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Born September 2, 1959 (age 67) • Quebec
Founder Cirque du Soleil
Franconi, detail of an engraving by Philibert-Louis Debucourt, after a painting by C. Vernet
Antonio Franconi
Italian circus impresario
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Bertram Mills
British circus entrepreneur
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James A. Bailey
American circus impresario
Philip Astley, engraving by J. Smith.
Philip Astley
British circus manager
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W.C. Coup
American circus manager
Ducrow, engraving by T.C. Wageman
Andrew Ducrow
British equestrian
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George Sanger
British circus impresario
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John Sanger
British circus impresario
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Gilbert R. Spaulding
American circus impresario
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Lester B. Patrick
Canadian ice-hockey player and coach
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Frank A. Patrick
Canadian ice-hockey player, coach and manager
Michael Ignatieff
Michael Ignatieff
Canadian political leader
Shirley M. Tilghman
Shirley M. Tilghman
Canadian molecular biologist
Steve Yzerman stands at a clear podium with microphones, speaking at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. People and plants are visible in the background.
Steve Yzerman
Canadian hockey player and manager
Roberta Bondar
Roberta Bondar
Canadian neurologist, researcher, and astronaut
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Conn Smythe
Canadian ice hockey player, coach, manager, and owner
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Lee Shubert
American theatrical manager
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Sam S. Shubert
American theatrical manager
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Jacob J. Shubert
American theatrical manager
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Tommy Burns
Scottish association football player and manager