Captain George Costentenus – The Tattooed Man

After being examined by the academic community, Costentenus began to exhibit himself in western Europe. In October 1874, Costentenus was exhibiting himself in Paris, France.

He came to United States around 1875 due to the coming Centennial Exposition. By 1876, he was under contract with P. T. Barnum and was being paid $100 a day. He toured with P. T. Barnum’s New and Greatest Show on Earth in 1876 and 1877. In June 1878, while again on tour with Barnum a fight broke between Costentenus and the giant Colonel Routh Goshen. The fight was said to have originated after Costentenus insulted some ladies within Goshen’s presence. Costentenus was injured during the fight. Costentenus toured the United States with Barnum again in 1879 and 1880.

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