Dictionary of Sydney

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L'Estrange, Harry

Tightrope walker and performer.

Name
Alternate
L'estrange, Henri
Birth
Melbourne, VIC
1842
Occupation

L'Estrange, Henri

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Aeronaut and funambulist, L'Estrange was one of the daring performers attempting unheard-of feats in Sydney during the 1870s and 1880s. Though not always successful, his exploits were usually both exciting and spectacular.