Joseph Merrick

GPTKB entity

Statements (482)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkb:Human
gptkbp:admitted_to gptkb:London_Hospital
gptkbp:advocated_for gptkb:human_rights
disability rights
compassion towards the disabled
better treatment of disabled individuals
humane treatment of the disabled
gptkbp:advocates_for better treatment of disabled individuals
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:Frederick_Treves
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
gptkb:London_Hospital
gptkb:social_stigma
humanitarian efforts
historical exhibitions
human rights advocacy
Victorian society
medical ethics
medical ethics discussions
famous historical figures
freak show culture
Victorian medicine
biographical narratives
cultural representations of disability
the concept of beauty in society
historical medical cases
gptkbp:biography The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity
gptkbp:birth_place Leicester, England
gptkbp:born gptkb:Joseph_Merrick_Sr.
gptkb:Mary_Merrick
August 5, 1862
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Leicester
Leicester, England
gptkbp:born_on August 5, 1862
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Brompton_Cemetery
gptkbp:care_provided_by gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
gptkbp:cared_for_by gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
gptkbp:case_analysis gptkb:healthcare_professionals
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:social_stigma
exploitation in the entertainment industry
gptkbp:cause_of_death asphyxia
gptkbp:community_health gptkb:Proteus_syndrome
facial deformities
severe deformities
severe scoliosis
limb deformities
gptkbp:community_role Victim of societal prejudice
gptkbp:condition gptkb:neurofibromatosis
gptkb:Proteus_syndrome
proteus syndrome
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired various adaptations
symbol of human dignity
inspiration for social justice movements
icon of compassion
symbol of compassion and acceptance
advocate for the disabled
subject of medical ethics discussions
increased awareness of medical conditions
gptkbp:cultural_representation gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(play)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(1980_film)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(film)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(musical)
The Elephant Man (book)
The Elephant Man (1989 play)
gptkbp:cultural_symbol misunderstood individuals
gptkbp:death_date gptkb:27
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:books
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:theater_productions
theatre productions
biographical works
biographical films
gptkbp:diagnosis severe deformities
multiple health issues
gptkbp:died April 11, 1890
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:London
gptkb:London,_England
asphyxia
gptkbp:died_on April 11, 1890
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:neurofibromatosis
gptkbp:education limited education
Limited education due to his condition
gptkbp:ethnicity English
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:The_London_Hospital
gptkb:London
gptkb:The_Royal_London_Hospital
gptkb:Barnum_&_Bailey_Circus
gptkb:Royal_London_Hospital
gptkb:the_Elephant_Man
gptkb:London_Hospital
freak shows
a curiosity
freak show
a freak show attraction
London's freak shows
freak shows in Europe
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sister
gptkb:parents
unknown parents
gptkbp:famous_for his physical deformities
his unique appearance
His tragic life story
his story
physical deformities
his tragic life story
his life story
his physical appearance
his legacy in disability rights
his relationship with society
his struggle for dignity
gptkbp:famous_quote I am not an animal! I am a human being!
I am not an animal!
gptkbp:father gptkb:Joseph_Merrick_Sr.
gptkbp:featured_in The Elephant Man Revealed (documentary)
The Elephant Man: A Documentary (film)
The Elephant Man: A Life (documentary)
The Real Elephant Man (documentary)
The True Story of the Elephant Man (documentary)
The Elephant Man: The Story of Joseph Merrick (documentary)
gptkbp:first_appearance in a freak show
gptkbp:friend gptkb:Frederick_Treves
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Joseph_Carey_Merrick
gptkbp:had a deformity that affected his body
a deformity that affected his face
a father named Joseph Merrick Sr.
a mother named Mary Merrick
gptkbp:had_a_condition_that_caused tumors and deformities
gptkbp:had_a_unique_perspective_on life due to his experiences
gptkbp:had_condition facial deformities
abnormal growths
severe deformities
enlarged limbs
severe scoliosis
gptkbp:had_friends_in the medical community
gptkbp:has_collection personal letters
gptkbp:has_exhibition gptkb:The_Elephant_Man:_A_Life_Revealed
gptkb:The_Life_and_Times_of_Joseph_Merrick
Joseph Merrick: The Man Behind the Legend
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:Sister
gptkb:parents
extended family
gptkbp:has_film gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_Revealed
gptkb:The_Real_Elephant_Man
Joseph Merrick: The Elephant Man
gptkbp:has_friend gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
gptkbp:has_impact_on gptkb:disability_rights_movement
disability awareness
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:disability_rights_movement
medical ethics discussions
the study of human rights
artistic representations of the grotesque
biographical films about marginalized figures
literature about social justice
popular culture representations of disability
theatrical portrayals of deformity
gptkbp:has_legacy medical ethics
advocacy for people with disabilities
gptkbp:has_occupation gptkb:exhibition
gptkb:Doctor
gptkb:performers
gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Mrs._Kendal
his father
his mother
his own identity
his caregivers
the public through exhibitions
gptkbp:health_issues social isolation
emotional distress
respiratory problems
Severe deformities
physical deformities
severe deformities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joseph Merrick
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:medical_research
gptkb:disability_rights_movement
gptkb:popular_culture
gptkb:theater_productions
art and literature
medical ethics
theater and film
social attitudes towards disability
Medical ethics discussions
literature on disability
discussions on disability
discussions on ethics in medicine
artistic representations of deformity
modern perceptions of disability
Victorian attitudes towards disability
discussions on disability rights
film and theater adaptations
Discussions on disability rights
The field of medical anthropology
The study of human rights
literature about deformity
public understanding of medical conditions
modern portrayals of disability
cinematic representations of disability
literary representations of disability
theatrical representations of deformity
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Charles_Dickens
gptkb:Frederick_Treves
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
Victorian society
Victorian attitudes towards disability
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:books
gptkb:films
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_musical
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(musical)
plays
Various characters in literature and film
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films
gptkb:various_adaptations
gptkb:literature
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(play)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(film)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(opera)
gptkb:artworks
gptkb:music
gptkb:theater_productions
biographies
various works of art
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in compassion in medical care
tragedy and resilience.
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films
gptkb:psychology
biographies
plays
numerous documentaries
artistic interpretations
biographical works
medical studies
medical curiosity
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of human dignity
the struggle for acceptance
gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for many artists
gptkbp:is_attended_by gptkb:Royal_London_Hospital
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:literature
gptkbp:is_challenged_by societal norms
gptkbp:is_described_as a cultural icon
gentle and kind
a kind and gentle man
a symbol of human dignity
a victim of medical exploitation
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_records
gptkb:Frederick_Treves
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
medical records
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
biographies
various films and plays
gptkbp:is_friend_of gptkb:Madame_de_Grey
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
gptkbp:is_inspired_by advocacy for the disabled
gptkbp:is_known_to a kind personality
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other historical figures with disabilities
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:literature
gptkbp:is_often_described_as the Elephant Man due to his appearance
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:Bradley_Cooper
gptkb:Chris_Kattan
gptkb:Chris_Messina
gptkb:Michael_Gambon
gptkb:Michael_Sheen
gptkb:Rami_Malek
gptkb:Chris_Parnell
gptkb:Chris_Tucker
gptkb:Eddie_Redmayne
gptkb:Matthew_Mc_Fadyen
gptkb:James_Mc_Avoy
gptkb:Matthew_Mc_Conaughey
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:Chris_S._Redd
gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Hugh_Jackman
gptkb:Joaquin_Phoenix
gptkb:Matthew_Broderick
gptkb:Taron_Egerton
gptkb:Chris_Evans
gptkb:Chris_Rock
gptkb:Tom_Hardy
gptkb:Chris_Daughtry
gptkb:Chris_Gethard
gptkb:Anthony_Hopkins
gptkb:Chris_Hemsworth
gptkb:Chris_Pratt
gptkb:Daniel_Day-Lewis
gptkb:David_Lynch
gptkb:David_Schwimmer
gptkb:Henry_Cavill
gptkb:Mark_Hamill
gptkb:Robert_Downey_Jr.
gptkb:Crispin_Glover
gptkb:Nicholas_Hoult
gptkb:Ben_Whishaw
gptkb:Aaron_Taylor-Johnson
gptkb:Brad_Pitt
gptkb:John_C._Reilly
gptkb:Tom_Hiddleston
gptkb:Charlie_Cox
gptkb:David_Dastmalchian
gptkb:John_Hurt
gptkb:Matthew_Goode
gptkb:Josh_Gad
gptkb:Finn_Wittrock
gptkb:Dan_Stevens
gptkb:Simon_Callow
gptkb:Chris_Lilley
gptkb:Chris_Pine
gptkb:Chris_Noth
gptkb:Joseph_Fiennes
gptkb:Chris_O'_Dowd
gptkb:Chris_Colfer
gptkb:Jared_Joseph_Leto
gptkb:Chris_D'_Elia
gptkb:Danny_De_Vito
films and plays
Anthony Hopkins in the film adaptation
Brad Pitt in the documentary adaptation
David Bowie in the musical adaptation
John Hurt in the stage adaptation
Matthew Mc Fadyen in the television adaptation
John Hurt in The Elephant Man
gptkbp:is_recognized_by the medical community
his humanity
the public for his story
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a symbol of compassion
gptkbp:is_remembered_for his humanity
gptkbp:is_respected_by his peers
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:Queen_Mary
the public
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:John_Merrick
gptkb:the_Elephant_Man
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:The_Elephant_Man
his unique appearance
his tragic life story
being the Elephant Man
his story of resilience
severe physical deformities
his life in the 19th century
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for art and literature
influence on art and literature
advocacy for people with disabilities
influence on popular culture
awareness of disabilities
Inspiration for various works of art and literature
influence on medical ethics
inspiration for various works of art
inspiration for films and plays
influence on social attitudes towards disability
gptkbp:lived_during gptkb:Victorian_era
gptkbp:lives_in gptkb:London
gptkbp:meets gptkb:Frederick_Treves
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Mary_Merrick
gptkb:Mary_Jane_Merrick
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Elephant_Man
gptkbp:notable_appearance gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(film)
gptkbp:notable_burials gptkb:Brompton_Cemetery
a grave marked with a headstone
a public cemetery
a grave marked by a headstone
gptkbp:notable_examples the treatment of the disabled
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(play)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(film)
public speaking
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:exhibition
exhibit in freak shows
Exhibit in freak shows
exhibitionist
exhibition performer
gptkbp:place_of_birth Leicester, England
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Bradley_Cooper
gptkb:Michael_Gambon
gptkb:Matthew_Mc_Fadyen
gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Anthony_Hopkins
gptkb:David_Lynch
gptkb:Mark_Hamill
gptkb:Crispin_Glover
gptkb:Richard_Griffiths
gptkb:Brad_Pitt
gptkb:John_Hurt
gptkb:Simon_Callow
John Hurt in The Elephant Man (1980 film)
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:films
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(TV_documentary)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(play)
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man_(film)
theatre productions
The Elephant Man (biography)
gptkbp:received_care_from gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
gptkb:London_Hospital
gptkbp:relationship friendship with Treves
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Frederick_Treves
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
the public
medical community
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Middlesex_Hospital
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:London
gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:resting_place gptkb:Brompton_Cemetery,_London
gptkbp:serves_as a showman
gptkbp:sibling gptkb:three_brothers
gptkb:Mary_Merrick
gptkb:William_Merrick
gptkb:Frank_Merrick
gptkb:Sister
Henry Merrick
several
two sisters
gptkbp:suffered_from gptkb:bullying
gptkb:neurofibromatosis
gptkb:Proteus_syndrome
social isolation
isolation
emotional distress
proteus syndrome
physical pain
severe deformities
severe physical deformities
gptkbp:support gptkb:Queen_Mary
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
The public
the public
medical community
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:Doctor
gptkb:cultural_icon
subject of study
cultural reference in literature
symbol of the struggle against prejudice
figure in medical history
figure of interest in psychology
historical subject of interest
patient of Dr. Treves
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for change in societal views on disabilities
gptkbp:was_a_patient_at gptkb:London_Hospital
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in disability rights advocacy
gptkbp:was_admitted_to gptkb:London_Hospital
the hospital for care
gptkbp:was_affecting social attitudes
gptkbp:was_cared_for_by nurses at the hospital
gptkbp:was_cared_for_until his death
gptkbp:was_educated_at local schools
home schooling
a local school
gptkbp:was_influenced_by the medical practices of his time
gptkbp:was_involved_in gptkb:theater_productions
the arts
medical ethics and human rights
gptkbp:was_known_for gptkb:John_Merrick
his kindness
his intelligence
his unique appearance
his artistic talent
intelligence and wit
his intelligence and kindness
his dignity
gptkbp:was_known_to_have_suffered_from severe anxiety
gptkbp:was_misunderstood_by gptkb:society
gptkbp:was_often_isolated_from gptkb:society
gptkbp:was_often_misunderstood_by gptkb:society
the medical community
gptkbp:was_part_of medical discussions
Victorian exhibitions
Victorian medical history
the Victorian freak show culture
gptkbp:was_supported_by gptkb:Queen_Mary
gptkb:Dr._Frederick_Treves
gptkb:charitable_organizations
the public
humanitarians
the public after his story was known
gptkbp:was_treated_for respiratory problems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Merrick
gptkb:The_Elephant_Man
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4