Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical figure
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| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
human rights
compassion towards the disabled |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Victorian_London
humanitarian efforts social reform movements freak show culture medical curiosity |
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Leicester,_England
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| gptkbp:born |
August 5, 1862
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
Kensal Green Cemetery
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| gptkbp:condition |
proteus syndrome
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
symbol of social injustice
|
| gptkbp:depictedIn |
biographies
documentaries graphic novels freak shows |
| gptkbp:died |
April 11, 1890
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| gptkbp:education |
limited formal education
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| gptkbp:exhibitedAt |
gptkb:The_Royal_London_Hospital
|
| gptkbp:family |
parents_were_Joseph_and_Mary_Merrick
|
| gptkbp:famousFor |
his tragic life story
|
| gptkbp:friend |
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
|
| gptkbp:healthcare |
severe deformities
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Joseph Merrick
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| gptkbp:influenced |
medical ethics
disability rights activism public perception of disabilities artistic representations of deformity the understanding of human dignity cultural discussions on beauty and normalcy ethical considerations in medicine medical research on rare conditions the history of medical treatment for disabilities the portrayal of marginalized individuals in media theater and film portrayals of disability the evolution of public attitudes towards disability. |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Victorian attitudes towards disability
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
The Elephant Man (film)
The Elephant Man (play) The Elephant Man (musical) |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
being the Elephant Man
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for films and plays
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
The Elephant Man
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
exhibit
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| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
gptkb:Bradley_Cooper
gptkb:David_Bowie gptkb:John_Hurt |