Phineas T. Barnum

Phineas T. Barnum (1810–1891) was a renowned American showman and businessman who founded the famous Barnum & Bailey Circus. He's known for his skill in marketing and creating elaborate spectacles that drew large audiences. Barnum often combined genuine curiosities with cleverly marketed hoaxes to entertain and amaze people, helping to shape modern entertainment and popular culture. Despite controversy over his use of sensationalism, he was also a savvy entrepreneur who played a significant role in developing the entertainment industry in the 19th century.