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has gloss | eng: Descended from the Munro family of Fowlis, the Monros were a notable dynasty of doctors to London in the 18th and 19th century where they were involved in early work on curing insanity. Four generations occupied successively the position of (Principle) Physician of the notorious Bethlem Hospital (Bedlam). They were also leading members of a variety of important medical associations. Other members were painters, priests and philanthrophists of note and one was an important early patron to J. M. W. Turner. |
lexicalization | eng: Monro family |
instance of | c/Biographies of multiple people |
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