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Conn Baker

1870 – 1944

United States athlete, daredevil, artist

Stunt performer CyclistLandscape painter
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Lived 1870 – 1944 (aged 74). Conn Baker was an American stunt performer, cyclist, landscape painter and circus performer.

John Carter "Conn" Baker January 31, 1870 – October 8, 1944) was a cyclist and landscape painter. He raced and was a stunt and trick rider. Baker was a trick cyclist with the Forepaugh and Sells Circus. He joined it in 1901. He rode a safety bicycle. He held world records for speed and endurance. and held several world records for speed and endurance. A daredevil, he performed tricks and stunts. Using a safety bicycle, he was the performed "loop-the-loops".

In 1898 he stopped racing and took up art. He returned to trick riding performances. Conner joined the Forepaugh and Sells Circus in 1901. He performed using the pseudonym J. C. Carter and "Allo, Diavolo!" wearing a devil costume.

He toured including in Asia where he met his wife Laura Calvert, a member of the Tiller Girls, who he married in 1908. They had a daughter.

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Who was Conn Baker?

United States athlete, daredevil, artist (1870-1944)

When was Conn Baker born?

Conn Baker was born on 31 January 1870 in Toledo.

When did Conn Baker die?

Conn Baker died on 8 October 1944 in Columbus.

What was Conn Baker's occupation?

Conn Baker was a stunt performer, cyclist, landscape painter and circus performer.

What nationality was Conn Baker?

Conn Baker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Conn Baker

· Wikidata: Q131396942

· DBpedia: Conn Baker

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