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Cirque Olympique

Former equestrian theatre company in Paris

The Cirque Olympique (French pronunciation: [siʁk ɔlɛ̃pik]) in Paris, also known as the Cirque Franconi, was an equestrian theatre company, founded in 1782 by Philip Astley, the English inventor of the modern circus ring, and was initially known as the Cirque d'Astley or the Cirque Anglais.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1782Founded1

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Cirque-Olympique, par A. Testard
Photo: Jacques-Alphonse Testard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Cirque Olympique (French pronunciation: [siʁk ɔlɛ̃pik]) in Paris, also known as the Cirque Franconi, was an equestrian theatre company, founded in 1782 by Philip Astley, the English inventor of the modern circus ring, and was initially known as the Cirque d'Astley or the Cirque Anglais.2

The story

Founded by Philip Astley in 1782.1

Leadership

Who has led Cirque Olympique, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Former owners and parents

  • Antonio Franconi 1793 to 1807
  • Henri Franconi 1807 to Sep 29, 1836
  • Laurent Franconi 1807 to Sep 29, 1836
  • Louis Dejean Nov 22, 1836 to May 25, 1844
  • Hippolyte Hostein Dec 17, 1859 to Sep 1868

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Dec 17, 1859Acquired Acquired by Hippolyte Hostein1
  2. Nov 22, 1836Acquired Acquired by Louis Dejean1
  3. 1807Acquired Acquired by Henri Franconi1
  4. 1807Acquired Acquired by Laurent Franconi1
  5. 1793Acquired Acquired by Antonio Franconi1
  6. 1782Founded Founded1

Sources

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