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Annie Edson Taylor
American schoolteacher and daredevil (1838–1921)
For other people called Annie Taylor, see Annie Taylor.
Annie Edson Taylor | |
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Taylor posing next to her barrel | |
| Born | Annie M Edson (1838-10-24)24 October 1838 Auburn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1921(1921-04-29) (aged 82) Lockport, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Queen of the Mist, Queen of the Falls |
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| Known for | First person to go over Niagara Falls intentionally and survive |
Annie Edson Taylor (October 24, 1838 – April 29, 1921) was an American schoolteacher who, on her 63rd birthday, October 24, 1901, became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel.[1] Her motives were financial but she never made much money from her adventure.
She died penniless and her funeral was paid for by public donations.
Early life
Annie was born on October 24, 1838, in Auburn, New York.[2] She was one of eight children born to
