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Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons'

Philip Astley is born

8th January 1742

Phillip Astley was born on 8 January 1742. Standing well over 6 feet tall, with a stentorian voice and character to match, it was difficult to ignore him wherever he went.

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