Otto Ringling was called the "Lieutenant General" of the Ringling family.
11 Facts About Otto Ringling
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William Henry Ringling was born in 1858 in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
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Otto Ringling was born into a musical family, with each member of the family being able to play an instrument.
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Otto Ringling was called the "Lieutenant General" by his brothers, becoming the head of the family and the family business.
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Otto Ringling was the primary decision maker regarding the company finances and business decisions.
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Otto Ringling was described as recluse, and remained single his entire life, never marrying.
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Otto Ringling cared for horses, loved books, and studied mathematics.
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Otto Ringling trusted John more than any of his brothers, as John showed the least interest in the monetary and business aspects of the family business.
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Otto Ringling died suddenly, in 1911, at the home of John, located on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York.
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Otto Ringling was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Baraboo, Wisconsin, next to his parents.
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Otto Ringling requested that his portrait be removed from future promotional materials.