Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Henry Bennett
A business rival or associate of Barnum.
minor
Also known as Bennett, Mr. Henry Bennett, Henry
First appearance: xxv the jerome clock company entanglement
Henry Bennett shows up with force in X: Another Successful Speculation. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Rival museum manager who runs cheap opposition; later secretly hired by Barnum as agent.
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse associates and performers
- Barnum's inner circle
- Protagonist
- Journalistic rivals and musical associates
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