Joseph Merrick

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British Personality Joseph Merrick was born Joseph Carey Merrick on 5th August, 1862 in Leicester, England, UK and passed away on 11th Apr 1890 London, England, UK aged 27. He is most remembered for The Elephant Man. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Joseph Merrick is a member of the following lists: English Christians, People from Leicester and Sideshow performers.

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First Name	Joseph
Middle Name	Carey
Last Name	Merrick
Full Name at Birth	Joseph Carey Merrick
Alternative Name	The Elephant Man, Joseph Carey Merrick, John Merrick, Joseph Merrick
Birthday	5th August, 1862
Birthplace	Leicester, England, UK
Died	11th April, 1890
Place of Death	London, England, UK
Cause of Death	Asphyxia
Buried	Skeleton on display in Royal London Hospital
Height	5' 2" (157 cm)
Weight	180lbs (82 kg)
Build	Slim
Eye Color	Brown - Dark
Hair Color	Brown - Light
Distinctive Feature	Severe deformities caused by neurofibromatosis and an extremely rare disease known as Proteus syndrome.
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Sexuality	Straight
Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	White
Nationality	British
Occupation	Personality
Claim to Fame	The Elephant Man
Father	Joseph Rockley Merrick
Mother	Mary Jane (née Potterton), Emma Wood Antill (step mother)
Brother	William Arthur
Sister	Marion Eliza
Family Member	Charles Merrick (uncle)
Friend	Alexandra of Denmark, Frederick Treves (surgeon), Charles Taylor
Associated People	Tom Norman, Sam Torr, Francis Carr Gomm, Mrs. Leila Maturin, Madge Kendal (actress), Wynne Edwin Baxter
Favorite Books	The Holy Bible

Joseph Carey Merrick (5 August 1862 – 11 April 1890), often erroneously called John Merrick, was an English man known for having severe deformities. He was first exhibited at a freak show as the "Elephant Man", and then went to live at the London Hospital after he met Frederick Treves, subsequently becoming well known in London society.

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