August Blennow

August Blennow , circus director in Germany

Born ? .

The Circus Blennow was founded 1845 by August Blennow.

According to circus historian Herman Waldemar Otto, “six years later he [August] had the Circus Blennow with seventy horses, engaging the great artists of the world” . His many children were frequently among his featured performers. Most were trick riders and horse trainers, including Hugo Blennow, Pauline Blennow, Mathilde Blennow, Virginie Blennow (particularly famous), Hermann Blennow, Wilhelmine Blennow, Eduard Blennow, Alexander Blennow, and son August Blennow Jr. was a famous dog trainer.

Family

Total: 9 children

1. Hugo Blennow. Born: ?.
2. Pauline Blennow. Born: ?.
3. Mathilde Blennow. Born: ?.
4. Virginie Troost-Blennow. Born: ?.
5. Hermann Blennow. Born: ?.
6. Eduard Blennow. Born: ?.
7. August Blennow Jr.. Born: ?.
8. Wilhelmine Blennow. Born: 1841-08-16. Dead: † 1915-10-30
9. Alexander Blennow. Born: 1851?.

References

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