John Merrick
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John Merrick may refer to:
- John Merrick (ambassador) (fl. ca. 1596-1621), English ambassador to Russia
- John Merrick (insurance)John Merrick (insurance)John Merrick was an African-American entrepreneur born in Clinton, North Carolina, who founded the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Merrick was born into slavery and raised by a single mother. He began working in business and entrepreneurship early with barbershops, and he involved...
(1859–1919), African-American founder of North Carolina Mutual & Provident Insurance Company in Durham, North Carolina - John Merrick (golfer)John Merrick (golfer)John Sampson Merrick is an American professional golfer.Merrick was born and raised in Long Beach, California. He grew up playing Recreation Park municipal golf course, a classic layout by William F. Bell. He attended Wilson Classical High School where he won the Moore League High School...
, American golfer - John Merrick (Buffyverse character)
- Joseph MerrickJoseph MerrickJoseph Carey Merrick , sometimes incorrectly referred to as John Merrick, was an English man with severe deformities who was exhibited as a human curiosity named the Elephant Man. He became well known in London society after he went to live at the London Hospital...
(1862–1890), the Elephant Man; early biographies inaccurately give his first name as "John" and this name was used in the 1980 film The Elephant Man