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Lazarus Colleredo

(1617-1645), Conjoined twin

Sitter in 3 portraits
Born in Genoa, Italy, Lazarus and his brother Baptista Colleredo were Italian conjoined twins. To make a living, Lazarus toured around Europe and visited many places including Basel, Switzerland and Copenhagen, Denmark before he arrived in Scotland in 1642 and later visited the court of Charles I of England. Lazarus also visited Turkey and toured Germany and Italy in 1646. Contemporary accounts described Lazarus as courteous and handsome 'except for his brother who just dangled before him'. When Lazarus was not exhibiting himself, he covered his brother with his cloak to avoid unnecessary attention. Later accounts claim that Lazarus married and had several children with normal proportions.

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Lazarus Colleredo and Baptista Colleredo

after Unknown artist
etching, mid to late 17th century
NPG D28520

Lazarus Colleredo and Baptista Colleredo

possibly by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching and line engraving, mid 17th century
NPG D28521

Lazarus Colleredo and Baptista Colleredo

after Wenceslaus Hollar
line engraving, late 18th to early 19th century
NPG D28517

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Baptista Colleredo (brother)

Place

Italy

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Lazarus Colleredo