Charles Blondin
French acrobat
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Charles Blondin was a French tightrope walker and acrobat. He toured the United States and was known for crossing the 1,100 ft Niagara Gorge on a tightrope.
During an event in Dublin in 1860, the rope on which he was walking broke and two workers... Wikipedia
Born: February 28, 1824, Hesdin, France
Died: February 22, 1897 (age 72 years), Ealing, London, United Kingdom
Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: French
Children: 8