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History of Clara

1751 / Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The newspapers of Vienna (May 1751) reported that the owner of the rhinoceros intended to travel further to Prague and the Fair in Frankfurt (source 6301). No independent confirmation has been found.

The Frankfurt fair was in early August in 1751.


Source 6301. Wienerisches Diarium, 29 May 1751

Wienerisches Diarium 1751. Nr. 43, Samstag 29 Maji 1751

Original text (German)

Avertissement. Rhinoceros . . Es wird aber nicht über 8. Tage hier verbleiben, sondern über Prag auf die Frankforter Messe und dann noch vor dem Winter nach England geführt werden.

English translation

Avertissement. Rhinoceros . . . However, it will not remain here for more than eight days, but will be taken via Prague to the Frankfurt Fair and then to England before winter.

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