Joseph Carey Merrick

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Human
gptkbp:birth_date 1862-08-05
gptkbp:birth_place Leicester, England
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Kensal_Green_Cemetery
gptkbp:community_health severe deformities
gptkbp:condition gptkb:Proteus_syndrome
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for art and literature
inspiration for songs
inspiration for television shows
subject of numerous biographies
inspiration for documentaries
inspiration for academic studies
inspiration for exhibitions
inspiration for films and plays
symbol of human compassion
inspiration for public discussions on disability rights
gptkbp:death_date 1890-04-11
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:ethnicity English
gptkbp:exhibited_at freak shows
gptkbp:famous_for his physical appearance
gptkbp:friend gptkb:Frederick_Treves
gptkb:Sir_Frederick_Treves
gptkb:Dr._Treves
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joseph Carey Merrick
gptkbp:image Joseph_ Merrick.jpg
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:David_Lynch
gptkb:Bernard_Pomerance
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(play)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(film)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(musical)
gptkbp:known_for being the Elephant Man
gptkbp:legacy advocacy for people with disabilities
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Elephant_Man
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:exhibition
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Joseph_Merrick_Sr.
gptkb:Mary_Jane_Merrick
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:London
gptkbp:sibling gptkb:George_Merrick
gptkb:Mary_Merrick
gptkb:Joseph_Merrick_Jr.
gptkb:William_Merrick
gptkb:Alice_Merrick
gptkb:Emma_Merrick
Henry Merrick
Charles Merrick
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Merrick
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4