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There are three basic types of clowns:

Whiteface clown
Auguste clown
Tramp clown
The Whiteface clown is the oldest and most well-known of the clowns
The Auguste clown is the least intelligent, and zaniest of the clowns
The character clown is most commonly represented by the Sad Tramp or Happy Hobo

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