Edward Mordrake

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Edward Mordrake (sometimes written Edward Mordake) is claimed to be a 19th Century heir to one of the peerages in England who had a female face on the back of his head. According to the story, the extra face could neither eat nor speak it could laugh and cry. Edward begged doctors to have his 'devil twin' removed but no doctor would attempt it. He committed suicide at the age of 23. The description of Edward Mordrake's condition is somewhat similar to that of Chang Tzu Ping.

Tom Waits has a song about Edward Mordrake titled "Poor Edward".

[edit] References

• "Poor Edward" lyrics and info. Retrieved on 2006-08-28.
• Edward Mordake – ‘Poor Edward’. J. Tithonus Pednaud. Retrieved on 2006-08-28.