Karl Wallenda
German stunt performer (1905–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Wallenda (/wɔːˈlɛndə/; January 21, 1905 – March 22, 1978) was a German-American high wire artist. He was the founder of The Flying Wallendas, a daredevil circus troupe whose members performed dangerous stunts far above the ground, often without a safety net.
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Karl Wallenda | |
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Born | (1905-01-21)January 21, 1905 |
Died | March 22, 1978(1978-03-22) (aged 73) |
Cause of death | Accidental fall |
Nationality | German American |
Occupation(s) | Daredevil, Circus Performer |
Spouse | Helen Kreis Wallenda |
Relatives | Nik Wallenda (great-grandson) |
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