Charles Cruft
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Charles Cruft (1852 - 10 September 1938) British showman who was the founder of Crufts dog show.
Cruft received his secondary education at Ardingly College, West Sussex. Subsequently he became the general manager of James Spratt, dog biscuit manufacturer. He organized his first dog show in Islington, North London in 1886. These shows gained popularity and over the years became world famous. In 1948 the venue was moved to Olympia in Kensington and in 1979 to Earl's Court. It has now moved to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
Through his influence the popularity of dogs has increased and the standards of dog breeding have been greatly improved
He is buried in North London's Highgate Cemetery.
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