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Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known by his stage name "General Tom Thumb", was an American with dwarfism who achieved great fame as a performer under circus pioneer P. T. Barnum.

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American circus performer (1838–1883)

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About General Tom Thumb

Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known by his stage name "General Tom Thumb", was an American with dwarfism who achieved great fame as a performer under circus pioneer P. T. Barnum.

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Occupation: circus performer, stage actor, businessperson, performing artist

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January 4, 1838

Died

July 15, 1883

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