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Philip Astley

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Also known as Phillip Astley

English equestrian, circus owner, and inventor, regarded as being the "father of the modern circus"

Person · Open Library

Born
8 January 1742
Died
27 January 1814
Works
14

Top works

  • The modern riding-master: or, A key to the knowledge of the horse, and horsemanship
  • Astley's system of equestrian education, exhibiting the beauties and defects of the horse. With serious and important advice, on its general excellence, preserving it in health, grooming, &c
  • Astley's system of equestrian education
  • Young Astley, Royal Grove, Westminster-Bridge. This evening, young Astley will display his astonishing equestrian exercises, in three parts, on several horses, among which are his still vaulting. ..
  • Astley's system of equestrian education

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1966-02-06
adult contemporaryblue-eyed souldance-poppopsynthpop

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
6
Total plays
18

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