John Wilkes Booth had a total of 9 siblings. He was the second youngest of ten children born to his parents, Junius Brutus Booth and Mary Ann Booth. His family was well-known in the theater community, and many of his siblings also ventured into acting. Despite his infamous reputation for assassinating President Abraham Lincoln, Booth’s upbringing in a large family played a significant role in shaping his life and career.
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