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Mirin Dajo

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Dutch body piercer (1912-1948)

NetherlandsLived 1912 to 1948 · aged 35
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Arnold Gerrit Henskes, known by the pseudonym Mirin Dajo, was a Dutch performer. He became famous for radically piercing his body with all kinds of objects apparently without injury, even surprising the medical community at the time.

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Promotional photo showing Mirin Dajo jogging with a foil through his abdomen.Promotional photo showing Mirin Dajo jogging with a foil through his abdomen.X-ray of his abdomen on May 12, 1948, showing the needle he swallowedX-ray of his abdomen on May 12, 1948, showing the needle he swallowed

About this person

Country
Netherlands
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1948 · aged 35
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14 languages

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