Original: Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx (born 17 June 1945, Meensel-Kiezegem, BelgiumL'Equipe, Rider database, Eddie Merckx), better known as Eddy Merckx, is a Belgian former professional cyclist.
Simplified: Baron Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx (born June 17 1945, Meensel-Kiezegem, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium) is a former Belgian professional cyclist.