People

Philip Astley

Dates: 1742-01-08 - 1814-01-27 (O.S. Birth: 0000-00-00)

Short Description:
Astley owned the Amphitheatre Riding House, later renamed the Royal Grove. Astley would later be famous for the hippodrama. He was so popular that he performed in front of the royals of Europe. He had a riding school as well. His circus never used wild animals though.

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Connected Events
Jefferson visits the Amphitheatre Riding House
Connected Evidence
Thomas Jefferson Wiki
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Connected Places
Amphitheatre Riding House/Royal Grove