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Frank Lentini: The Three-Legged Showman


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The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia article detailing the life of Francesco "Frank" Lentini, an Italian-American sideshow performer. The source explains that Lentini was born in Sicily with a parasitic twin, resulting in him having three legs, four feet, and two sets of genitals. The article chronicles his early life and his incredibly long and successful sideshow career, where he was known as The Great Lentini and toured with major acts like Ringling Brothers Circus, earning the nickname "The King." It provides biographical details including his marriages and the fact that he became a US citizen, and concludes with a section on his legacy, noting his appearances in popular culture, such as the film The Greatest Showman.

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