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May 11, 1811. Conjoined twins born in Meklong, Siam (now Thailand), Chang and Eng found worldwide fame as the Siamese Twins, their rare condition and flair for showmanship wowing royalty and regular folk alike. The twins settled on a plantation in Wilkesboro, NC; bought slaves; were naturalized as American citizens; and in 1843 married a pair of local sisters. The couples eventually had 21 children between them. Chang and Eng died hours apart at Wilkesboro, Jan 17, 1874. They were never separated.
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