Giuseppe Chiarini (1823-1897) was an Italian-born equestrian and international circus director.
Giuseppe Chiarini | |
|---|---|
| Born | Giuseppe Chiarini 1823 |
| Died | 1897 |
| Other names | Signor Chiarini |
| Occupation(s) | Equestrian, circus owner |
Early history
editSignor Giuseppe Chiarini was born in Rome, Italy in 1823.[1] His father was a trick rider and trainer of horses.[2]
Circus life
editOn June 28, 1852, Chiarini performed an equestrian act at the Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme.[3]
In 1856, he started touring the island of Cuba under the Royal Spanish Circus. He later adopted the name Chiarini's Royal Italian Circus, also known as Chiarini's Circus and Menagerie, acting as the manager and proprietor.[4]
Chile's president presented Chiarini with an Italian stud named "Garibaldi". Maximilian I of Mexico reportedly bestowed Chiarini with a white Arabian thoroughbred named "Abd-el-kader" on his visit to the country.[4]
In 1884, Chiarini made an appearance with his renowned circus in Adelaide, Australia.[5]
Death
editChiarini died in 1897 at the Hotel Americano in Panama City, Panama.[6]
References
edit- ^ Dictionary of Sydney. (n.d.). Chiarini, Guiseppe. Retrieved May 27, 2024, from https://dictionaryofsydney.org/person/chiarini_guiseppe
- ^ Champad, S. (2013). An album of Indian big tops : (history of Indian circus). Strategic Book Publishing and Rights Co.
- ^ University of Sheffield Library Special Collections. (n.d.). "Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week". Retrieved May 27, 2024, from https://archives.sheffield.ac.uk/repositories/2/archival_objects/4634
- ^ a b "Chiarini's Circus. Auckland Star, (1872, November 9)". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ State Library of South Australia. "Tiger and Taxidermists". Retrieved May 27, 2024, from https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/tiger-and-taxidermists
- ^ "Chiarini, Guiseppe | State Library of New South Wales". dictionaryofsydney.org. Retrieved 2024-05-29.