RODERICK BURGESS (Morris Burgess Brocklesby)	BIOGRAPHY
Created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg

PERSONAL DATA

Real Name: Morris Burgess Brocklesby
Aliases: Daemon King
Status: Deceased
Citizenship: British
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Alexander Burgess (son)
Base of Operation: Wych Cross, England
Group Affiliation(s): Order of Ancient Mysteries
Gender: Male
Eyes: Brown
Hair: None
First Appearance: Sandman Vol. 2 #1 (January 1989): "Sleep of the Just"
Creators: Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg

HISTORY

Roderick Burgess (born Morris Burgess Brocklesby in the late 19th century) became interested in the magic arts early and founded the Order of Ancient Mysteries. In 1916, he and his associates conducted a ceremony to trap Death. By mistake, they caught Dream instead, and held him imprisoned in the Burgess Estate of Wych Cross for over 80 years. Unable to learn any of Dream’s secrets, Roderick died a bitter old man. His son Alexander took over the business as well as the Sandman.

In his life, Roderick met people such as Aleister Crowley, and Wesley Dodds.

CHRONOLOGY

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