Paul Fratellini (1877-1940[clarification needed]) was a famous French-Italian circus clown. He was a member of the Fratellini Family. Paul Fratellini was born in Catania and died in Perreux, France. His brothers were François Fratellini and Albert Fratellini.
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Paul's son Victor and granddaughter Annie Fratellini followed in his footsteps. In addition, his daughter Violette married Charlie Cairoli, bringing together two great rival clowning families.