Willow Bunch in Willow Bunch No. 42, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
In Memory of Edouard Beaupre
The Willow Bunch Giant
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, 7 20 2022
1. In Memory of Edouard Beaupre Marker
He died of lung hemorrhage, caused by tuberculosis while working for Ringling Brothers at the St. Louis World Fair in 1904. Edouard was 23 years old, weighed 375 pounds and was 8 feet 3 inches tall.
His mummified body was kept at the University of Montreal from 1907-1989. His body was cremated in 1989 and the remains returned to his family in Willow Bunch, where he buried on museum grounds July 7, 1990 following a memorial mass.
"Gathering preserving and sharing the history and folklore of Saskatchewan"
Erected 1990 by Willow Bunch Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 9, 1881.
Location. 49° 23.38′ N, 105° 38.166′ W. Marker is in Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan, in Willow Bunch No. 42. Marker is at the intersection of Edouard Beaupre Street and Avenue B (Provincial Highway 36), on the right when traveling east on Edouard Beaupre Street. Monument is in front of the Willow Bunch Historical Society and Museum, Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Jean-Louis Légaré (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line).
Also see . . .
1. Édouard Beaupré (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Édouard Beaupré, (January 9, 1881 – July 3, 1904) was a Canadian circus and freak show giant, wrestler, strongman, and star of Barnum and Bailey's circus. He was one of the tallest men in recorded history, with a reported height of 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in)."(Submitted on September 8, 2022.)
2. Edouard Beaupre: The Willow Bunch Giant (YouTube, 3.5 mins.). (Submitted on September 8, 2022.)
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, 7 20 2022
2. In Memory of Edouard Beaupre Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, 7 20 2022
3. In Memory of Edouard Beaupre Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, 7 20 2022
4. In Memory of Edouard Beaupre Marker
stone at base of monument
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
