The Circus King: The Tragic Downfall of John Ringling

He owned nearly every circus in America and built a breathtaking Venetian palace on the shore of Sarasota Bay. So how did the Circus King end up with almost nothing? This is the tragic story of John Ringling and Ca' d'Zan, the House of John. In this American history documentary, we explore the rise and devastating downfall of one of the richest men of the Gilded Age. Learn how the Ringling Bros. circus empire funded one of the most extravagant historic mansions in Florida, and how the economic crash of the 1920s and personal tragedy left this magnificent estate abandoned by its owner. If you love historical architecture, grand estates, and true stories of lost fortune, make sure to like and subscribe! Thanks for watching About History. Copyright & Fair Use Disclaimer This video is an educational history documentary created for commentary, criticism and research. Some archival photos and footage are used under the principles of Fair Use (Section 107, U.S. Copyright Act) for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. #JohnRingling #CaDZan #Sarasota #GildedAge #Architecture #Documentary #AmericanHistory #HistoricMansions #1920sHistory #LostFortune