Ephraim Thompson

Ephraim Thompson was a well-known American elephant trainer.[1][2]

Training

Thomspon was trained by Stewart Craven,[3] the first great American elephant trainer.

Performances

Thompson was part of the Adam Forepaugh Show[3] but since he was black, he was forced to remain in the background while Addie Forepaugh Jr. presented the acts. In 1887, he performed with Carl Hagenbeck's International Circus from April to September. In 1895, he was with Circus Salamonsky Moskau performing a tight rope trick between two elephants that were holding the rope. In 1902, he performed at the Blackpool Tower Circus in England. He eventually went to Europe with his act in the 1890s and 1900s. He actually had a somersaulting elephant in his act.[3]

Family life

He married Dolinda de la Plata née Roba in 1887 and had a son in 1889 named Leo.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.samuelhawley.com/topsy-1.html
  2. ↑ "Ephraim Thompson". OPOAA. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Ephriam Thompson". Buckles W. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
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