More images P. T. Barnum American politician Phineas Taylor "P. T." Barnum was an American politician, showman, and businessman remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Wikipedia Born : July 5, 1810, Bethel, Connecticut, United States Died : April 7, 1891, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States Full name : Phineas Taylor Barnum Spouse : Nancy Fish (m. 1874–1891), Charity Hallet (m. ?–1873) Quotes Every crowd has a silver lining. There's a sucker born every minute. Money is in some respects life's fire: it is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master. Our quote of the day is from American politician P. T. Barnum