Original: Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 â "April 7, 1891) was an American showman, businessman, and entertainer, remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the circus that became the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Simplified: Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 â "April 7, 1891) was an American showman, businessman, and entertainer. He is most remembered for promoting hoaxes and for founding a circus.