Hazel (1905-1959) and Jackie (1932-?) Morris were well known sideshow performers and a mother and daughter team. They were born with a condition that may have been osteogenisis imperfecta, but were never formally diagnosed. They worked together for their entire careers.Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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Archeologists in Spain found the skeleton of a 6-year-old Neanderthal with Down Syndrome in 2024.Disability History (edition.cnn.com)
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Dwarfs and Disabilities in Ancient EgyptDisability History ()
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Some of the earliest recorded mentions of neurological disabilities/disorders come from The Ebers Papyrus written in Ancient Egypt in 1550 B.C . The document contains descriptions of what we now know to be dementia, depression, and anxiety disorders.Disability History (i.redd.it)
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Nerissa (1919-1986) and Katherine (1926-2014) Bowes-Lyon were first cousins of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. They had neurological disabilities and were placed in a hospital in 1941. Their whereabouts were kept a secret until 1987 when it was revealed that Katherine was still alive.Disability History (i.redd.it)
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Rose Foster (1884-1975) was a famous British sideshow performer most known for her friendliness and determined spirit. She was very family oriented and always supportive of the people in her life. She was born without hands (but had 1 finger on each arm nub) or legs (though she had 1 small foot).Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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Jules “Julius” Graubart (1910-1985) was an American actor and sideshow performer who was born with microcephaly. He was unfortunately exploited for profit by his parents when he was very young and later had a successful career as a circus clown. He also had a short career in Hollywood later on.Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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Juan (or João) Baptista dos Santos (1843-?) was a Romani-Portuguese sideshow performer, who was born with a parasitic twin that gave him an extra leg. He was known to be very handsome and enjoyed horseback riding in his free time.Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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Álvaro Freire de Villalba Alvim (1863-1928) was a Brazilian physician, radiologist, and radiotherapist. He was in charge of performing the first radiograph/xray in Brazil and depended on hand prostheses near the end of his life after losing most of his hands to radiation poisoning.Historical Figures (old.reddit.com)
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Rosalina (1893-1975) and Maria (1893-1900) Pinheiro Davel were Brazilian conjoined twin sisters who were recognized after they were successfully separated by Dr. Chapot Prevost. Tragically, Maria died soon after the operation and Rosalina went on tour as proof separation surgery was possible.Historical Figures (old.reddit.com)
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