Pierre Althoff , circus director in Germany Born 1869-03-28 in Germany dead 1924 in Germany , son of director Dominicus Althoff and director Adele Althoff . While running the circus, Adele gradually transferred more and more responsibility to her eldest son Pierre. He had been in the ring since he was 11 and soon mastered acrobatics , juggling and vaulting , performed as a musical clown and was at times considered the best trainer of his time. In 1895 Piere married Adele Rossi. His mother appointed Pierre director at the age of 20. 1895: Pierre Adolf married Adele Rossi (sister to Alfredo Rossi who had an act with te Rossis musical elephants). 1901: Pierre Althoff became director of the circus. 1924: Pierre Althoff died.
Pierre Althoff Born: 1869-03-28
Father:Dominicus AlthoffBorn: 1831-11-00
Mother:Adele CortyBorn: 1840
