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 .