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  1. Joseph Merrick - Wikipedia

    In 1923, Treves published a volume, The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences, in which he detailed what he knew of Merrick's life and his personal interactions with him.

  2. Joseph Merrick | Biography | Britannica

    Sep 29, 2025 · Joseph Merrick, a disfigured man who was called the Elephant Man, was a professional “freak” and a figure of fascination in Victorian London society.

  3. Joseph Merrick - Death, Disease & Elephant Man - Biography

    Nov 10, 2014 · Best known as the "Elephant Man," Joseph Carey Merrick has been the subject of many medical studies, documentaries and works of fiction.

  4. Joseph Merrick And The True Story Behind 'The Elephant Man'

    Mar 16, 2024 · Riddled with severe deformities all over his body, Joseph Merrick became a human exhibit known as "the Elephant Man" before dying at 27 in 1890.

  5. The Heartbreaking Story Of Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man, …

    Nov 19, 2024 · Joseph Merrick’s life story is one of history’s most tragic and haunting. Born with severe physical deformities that dramatically enlarged his head and limbs, Merrick became …

  6. Joseph Merrick - The Elephant Man, Age, Married and Children

    Jan 13, 2025 · Explore the life of Joseph Merrick, known as The Elephant Man. Learn about his struggles, achievements, and relationships.

  7. Biography of Joseph Carey Merrick (1862 - 1890)

    By 1885, freak shows had fallen out of favor in Victorian England and police closed the 'Elephant Man' exhibit. Merrick's managers sent him to tour in Europe where he was robbed, beaten and …

  8. Joseph Merrick (Elephant Man) | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Joseph Carey Merrick, widely known as “The Elephant Man,” was born on August 5, 1862, in Leicester, England. Initially a healthy child, he developed severe physical abnormalities, …

  9. The Unusual Life of Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man

    But the life of Joseph Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man, is a tragic tale that’s filled with a series of misfortunes due to his unorthodox appearance. Joseph Carey Merrick was born on …

  10. The Elephant Man (1980 film) - Wikipedia

    The Elephant Man is a 1980 biographical historical drama film loosely based on the life of Joseph Merrick (named "John" in the film), a severely deformed man who lived in London in the late …