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Monro, Thomas (Dr), 1759 - 1833
Name type
Person
Surname
Monro
Forenames
Thomas
Additions to name
Dr
Birth date
1759
Death date
1833
Occupation
physician
amateur artist
patron
amateur artist
patron
Biographical note
Principal physican for Bethlam Hospital ('Bedlam') and consultant to George III. Monro encouraged the work of young artists such as Turner, Girtin and De Wint in his own home; the group became known as the Monro 'Academy' or 'School'.
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