A man named Grimaldi is often credited with being the "father of modern clowning". He lent his first name to what term that is sometimes synonymous with "clown" in England?

British comedian Joseph Grimaldi lived in the early 19th century, and vastly grew the role of the "clown" character in the harlequinade. He was so influential, Holy Trinity Church in London still hosts gatherings for clowns to honor his memory. He will forever be "The Clown of Clowns".

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