Frederic Thompson

Frederic Thompson
Born	Frederic Williams Thompson (1873-10-31)October 31, 1873 Ironton, Ohio, US
Died	June 6, 1919(1919-06-06) (aged 45) Manhattan, New York, US
Resting place	Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York
Known for	showman, creator of large amusement parks
Notable work	Coney Island Luna Park
Spouse	Mabel Taliaferro ​ ​ (m. 1906; div. 1911)​ Selene Wheat Pilcher ​ ​ (m. 1913)​

Frederic Williams Thompson (October 31, 1873 – June 6, 1919) was an American architect, engineer, inventor, and showman known for creating amusement rides and one of the first large amusement parks.