Birthdate: October 31, 1857
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Oskarshamn, Sweden
Died: February 11, 1949
Axel Munthe gained fame as a pioneering physician in neurology with a strong commitment to providing medical aid during cholera outbreaks. He established a medical practice in Paris before relocating to Capri, where he acquired and restored the Villa San Michele. Munthe was also the physician to the Swedish royal family, specializing in respiratory ailments. He preferred alternative medical treatments to traditional prescriptions and drew inspiration from his wartime encounters for his book, “Red Cross, Iron Cross.”
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