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| − | + | Alfred Court (1883-1977) is perhaps the most remarkable French circus personality of the first half of the twentieth century. Beginning his career as an outstanding acrobat, he became a successful, yet adventurous, circus entrepreneur, first in Mexico and later in Europe, before ending as one of the greatest wild animal trainers of all times—and as such, a major circus star in Europe and America. He was born into a wealthy family in Marseilles, France, on January 1, 1883. His father, Joseph Court-Payen, worked for the family’s soap business (Marseilles is France’s soap industry center), and his mother was the daughter of the marquis de Clapier, a rich aristocrat well introduced in political circles. Alfred was the youngest of a family of ten children... ([[Alfred Court|more...]]) | |
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ALFRED COURT
Alfred Court (1883-1977) is perhaps the most remarkable French circus personality of the first half of the twentieth century. Beginning his career as an outstanding acrobat, he became a successful, yet adventurous, circus entrepreneur, first in Mexico and later in Europe, before ending as one of the greatest wild animal trainers of all times—and as such, a major circus star in Europe and America. He was born into a wealthy family in Marseilles, France, on January 1, 1883. His father, Joseph Court-Payen, worked for the family’s soap business (Marseilles is France’s soap industry center), and his mother was the daughter of the marquis de Clapier, a rich aristocrat well introduced in political circles. Alfred was the youngest of a family of ten children... (more...)
New Biographies
- Armand Grüss, Equestrian, Acrobat, Clown
- Nikolai Chelnokov, Acrobat, Aerialist, Director
- Alfred Court, Circus Owner and Animal Trainer
- Walter Milde, Animal Trainer
- Carlos Guity, Acrobat
New Videos
- Zhang Ting, Hand Balancer (1996)
- Simeon Krachinov, Juggler (c.2005)
- Yasmine Smart, Elephant Act (c.1975)
- Daniel Suskov, Lion Trainer (1976)
- Jérôme Thomas, Juggler (1984)
Featured Oral Histories
- Barry Lubin, Clown (Grandma) - Interview (Jando 2008)
- Fumagalli, Clown - Interview (Jando 2008)
- Kris Kremo, Juggler - Interview (Jando 2007)
A Message from the Editor
- CIRCOPEDIA is a constantly evolving and expanding encyclopedia of the international circus. New videos, biographies, essays, and documents are added to the site on a weekly—and sometimes daily—basis. Keep visiting us: even if today you don't find what you're looking for, it may well be here tomorrow!
- Dominique Jando
