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General Tom Thumb
General Tom Thumb | |
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 General Tom Thumb in 1883, the last year of his life | |
| Born | Charles Sherwood Stratton January 4, 1838 Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Died | July 15, 1883 (aged 45) Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Resting place | Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
| Employer | P. T. Barnum |
| Height | 25 in (64 cm) in 1842 |
| Spouse | Lavinia Warren |
| Children | None |
| Parent(s) | Sherwood Edward Stratton Cynthia (Thompson) Stratton |
General Tom Thumb (January 4, 1838 – July 15, 1883) was an American entertainer. He was a four year old child when P. T. Barnum introduced him to show biz. The boy (who was passed off as a young adult) created a sensation at Barnum's American Museum in New York City. He toured Europe, appeared before royals, and returned to America rich. Thumb married Lavinia Warren in 1863, and continued to tour. Show biz took its toll on his health however. He died of a stroke in 1883.
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