Hansken
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hansken-277-16204000
title:
Hansken
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Hansken was a female Sri Lankan elephant that became famous in early 17th-century Europe. She toured many countries, demonstrating circus tricks, and influenced many artists including Stefano della Bella, Theodoor van Thulden and notably, Rembrandt. Hansken was born in what was then Ceylon and was brought to Holland in 1637 at the request of Prince Frederick Henry. She was purchased by Cornelis van Groenevelt for 20,000 guilders, who transported her around Europe on tour. Her name is a Dutch dim
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Female elephant that became famous in 17th-century Europe
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansken
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2023-09-02T13:56:22Z
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