It is not known but he probably suffered from depression or worse due to his appearance but he despite popular belief he was not mentally retarded he just couldn't talk due to his disease.
Joseph Carey Merrick, aka the Elephant man, was born on 5 August 1862 in Leicester, England.
It was most recently determined that Joseph Merrick suffered from a combination of neurofibromatosis I and Proteus Syndrome. He was known as the "Elephant Man".
Joseph Merrick died at 27 on 11 April 1890.
Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man
Joseph Merrick was born on August 5, 1862.
Joseph Merrick was born on August 5, 1862.
Joseph Merrick - missionary - was born in 1808.
Joseph Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man, became famous due to his severe physical deformities caused by a rare condition called Proteus syndrome. He gained notoriety in the late 19th century in England and became the subject of medical curiosity and public fascination. Merrick's story has since been immortalized in books, films, and plays, highlighting his resilience in the face of extreme adversity.
He was also know as the elephant man. The link has much more info Joseph Merrick had severe scoliosis (twisted spine) and stood 5 feet 2 inches tall. If he'd had a normal spine he would have been a bit taller.
the story sets in England main character are : Joseph Merrick and Dr. Frederick Treves
Joseph Merrick died on April 11, 1890 at the age of 27.
The Elephant Man's name was Joseph Carey Merrick, but he is often refered to as 'John Merrick' after Fredrick Treeves named him wrong in his book about the Elephant Man.