General Tom Thumb’s Death – Cause and Date

General Tom Thumb Death Cause and Date

Born (Birthday) Jan 4, 1838

Death Date July 15, 1883

Age of Death 45 years

Cause of Death Stroke

The General Tom died at the age of 45. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Little person who performed in P.T. Barnum’s circus beginning in the 1840s. During his childhood, he traveled with the circus throughout Europe and became a worldwide celebrity.

His parents were Sherwood Edward Stratton and Cynthia Thompson. His birth name was Charles Sherwood Stratton; General Tom Thumb was his stage name.