Henri Martin (lion tamer)

Henri Martin
Portrait by Raden Saleh
Born
Pierre Henri Martin

(1793-01-10)January 10, 1793
Marseille, France
DiedApril 8, 1882(1882-04-08) (aged 89)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Occupation
  • Animal trainer
Known forLion taming

Pierre Henri Martin (January 10, 1793 – April 8, 1882) was a French showman and lion tamer who became the first director of the Rotterdam Zoo.

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