John Ringling

John Ringling was an American businessman best known for co-founding the Ringling Bros. Circus, which became one of the most famous and largest traveling circuses in the world. He played a significant role in developing the circus into a major entertainment enterprise, combining showmanship with organizational skill. Beyond the circus, Ringling invested in real estate, notably developing Sarasota, Florida, where he established the Ringling Museum of Art. His contributions helped shape American entertainment history and cultural development in Florida, leaving a lasting legacy as both a showman and philanthropist.