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As a Child They Called Him a Monster. His Third Leg Brought Him Fame

Summary by Noizz: News, Koncerty I Festiwale, Street Fashion, Design, Social Media - Noizz…
Francesco Lentini was one of the most famous circus performers of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. His unusual physiognomy caused by a developmental defect brought him popularity, money and the nickname "The Great Lentini". Despite rejection and persecution in the first years of his life, the adult Lentini turned his condition into success.
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Francesco Lentini was one of the most famous circus performers of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. His unusual physiognomy caused by a developmental defect brought him popularity, money and the nickname "The Great Lentini". Despite rejection and persecution in the first years of his life, the adult Lentini turned his condition into success.

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Noizz: news, koncerty i festiwale, street fashion, design, social media - Noizz… broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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