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Sale Decision
- When
- 1882
- Where
- London Zoo
London Zoo superintendent Abraham Bartlett decided to sell Jumbo to American entertainer Phineas T. Barnum in 1882, sparking national controversy.
In 1882, Abraham Bartlett, superintendent of the London zoo, sparked national controversy with his decision to sell Jumbo to the American entertainer Phineas T. Barnum. The decision drew immediate public backlash in London, where citizens viewed the transaction as an enormous loss for the British empire.
Sources
- Jumbo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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