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    History

    History of The Ringling

    The story of The Ringling begins nearly a century ago, with the circus impresario and his beloved wife’s shared love for Sarasota, Italy and art.

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    John Ringling

    The man who would one day build a great circus empire was born on May 31, 1866 in McGregor, Iowa. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is his legacy.

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    Mable Ringling

    Born on March 14, 1875 in the farming community of Moons, Ohio. This remarkable woman left a rich legacy we are fortunate to still enjoy today.

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