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De Marbelle, Daniel

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De Marbelle, Daniel

August 20, 2026

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Daniel A. (Dion) De Marbelle, born in France in 1818, became an American citizen and built a varied career as a circus performer, musician, actor, raconteur, author, and composer. After arriving in the United States as a young adventurer, he served in the U.S. Navy in 1847, took part in the Mexican…

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