1756 - 1836
Joice Heth American Hoaxer
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American Hoaxer Joice Heth was born on 1st January, 1756 in Madagascar and passed away on 19th Feb 1836 aged 80. She is most remembered for Alleged nurse of George Washington. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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Details
First Name |
Joice
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Last Name |
Heth
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Birthday |
1st January, 1756
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Birthplace |
Madagascar
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Died |
19th February, 1836
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Hair Color |
Grey
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Slave, Sideshow performer
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Occupation |
Hoaxer
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Claim to Fame |
Alleged nurse of George Washington
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Joice Heth (c. 1756 – February 19, 1836) was an African-American slave who was exhibited by P.T. Barnum with the false claim that she was the 161-year-old nursing mammy of George Washington. Her exhibition under these claims, and her public autopsy, gained considerable notoriety.