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267:. He married Sarah Jane Hopergood of Hadley and together they had two sons. Their son Horace Monro, entered University College, Oxford in 1816 and graduated with a BA in 1820. He entered into Holy Orders, was ordained in 1825 and appointed vicar of Kerry, Montgomeryshire. Horace married and had two sons. Their son Vere Monro also entered University College, Oxford in 1819 and graduated with a BA in 1823 and an MA in 1826. He was ordained in 1825, and in 1826 was appointed curate of Stokesley, Diocese of York. 19: 200: 282: 501: 364: 432:"His true master was Dr Monro; to the practical teaching of that first patron and the wise simplicity of method of watercolour study, in which he was disciplined by him and companioned by Giston, the healthy and constant development of the greater power is primarily to be attributed; the greatness of the power itself, it is impossible to over-estimate. 534:
Dr Monro was noted for having attended approximately 400 commissions and trials in lunacy. On only two occasions did his evidence differ from the verdict, and in those cases the decisions were later set aside. His evidence was apparently remarkable for its clearness and force., making him a favourite
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For almost 30 years he was Consulting Physician to St Luke's Hospital, London, another institution which dealt primarily with those deemed to be insane. Dr Henry Monro followed in his family footsteps in dealing with mental health issues and published a variety of works on insanity and as well as
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While James Monro continued the senior line of the Monros of Fyrish, his younger brother Thomas Monro continued the family's medical profession: He was born in 1759, in London, to Elizabeth Culling Smith and Dr John Monro. Educated at Stanmore School under
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He established at his house in Bushey a school for artists and among those who spent time there were: Thomas Girtin, William Henry Hunt and J M W Turner. His own son Alexander was a talented watercolourist and his sketchbook can be seen in the
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Russell Henry Monro (b. 1836), educated at Radley College and University College, Oxford where he graduated with a BA in 1868. He married Julia, daughter of Sir George Edmund Nuent of Waddesdon, Baronet,
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John Monro (b.1754), educated at Merchant Tailor's School, London, from 1769 to 1772. He matriculated at St John's College, Oxford on 30 June and graduated with a BA on 19 April 1776. He died in 1779.
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and was buried in the family vault in the churchyard of St James's church. In 1788 he married Hannah, daughter of Rev. Edward Woodcock, DD, the rector of Watford, and among their children were:
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in the 18th and 19th century where they were involved in early work on curing 'insanity'. Four generations occupied successively the position of (Principal) Physician of the notorious
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Frederick Thomas Monro (b. 1831), who entered Exeter College, Oxford in 1848 and graduated with a BA, and took up a position in the Civil Service in 1852. He married and had children.
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Robert Monro (b.1799), educated at Harrow and Merton College, Oxford, where he graduated with a BA Second Class in 1819 and an MA Second Class in 1821. He married and had children
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Dr James Monro married on 22 February 1707, Elizabeth (died 20 November 1753) the only child of Thomas Hay (died 1734), Solicitor in Chancery. Their children included:
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in 1757. He barely published during his career which was for the most part devoted to the study of insanity for which he was apparently acclaimed for his success.
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He married on 5 April 1842 Jane Eliza, fourth daughter of Sir William Russel, Baronet M.D of Charlton Park, Gloucestershire, and together they had children:
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On 17 November 1753 he married Elizabeth Culling Smith (died 1802), a sister of Sir William Culling Smith, 1st Baronet, and among their children were:
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Charles Monro (born 1757, died 1821) was vice-President of the Literary Fund. His children were Charles Munro, a barrister, Hugh Munro, an
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Dr John Monro retired in January 1783 after an attack of paralysis. He lived at 53 Bedford Square, London, and in 1791 moved to
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Alexander Monro (1648–1698) was the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1685 to 1690. He had one son, Dr James Monro.
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Henry Theodore Monro (b. 1859), educated at Winchester and Merton College, Oxford and who married and had children.
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David Munro, who entered the army and rose to the rank of Major and was killed in battle in France before 1653.
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and had one daughter. William was succeeded by his brother John Munro, 3rd of Fyrish whose children included:
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William Munro, 2nd of Fyrish married Margaret, daughter of Murdoch Mackenzie, 1st of the Fairburn branch of
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in 1834 and was an Elect in 1842. From 1845 to 1846 he was Treasurer of the Royal College of Physicians.
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Hugh Munro, 4th of Fyrish married a distant relative, Isobel Munro, daughter of Robert Munro of Coul and
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William Charles Monro (b. 1849), educated at Radley College, Oxford and who married and had children.
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Edward William Monro (b. 1848), educated at Radley College, Oxford and who married and had children.
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Dr Edward Thomas Monro died 25 January 1856. He married on 14 April 1814, Sarah, the daughter of
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In 1846 he founded the House of Charity at 9 Rose (now Manette) Street, Soho, London (now the
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David Munro, 6th of Fyrish, who married Catherine, daughter of Alexander Munro, 2nd of Daan.
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Born 16 November 1715, Greenwich, son of Elizabeth Hay and Dr James Monro. Educated at the
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Born 1680, Wemyss with his twin sister Margaret. Only surviving son of Marion Collace and
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and served as its Censor and Councillor several times. Member of the Council of the
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On his father's resignation in 1816 he was appointed as Principal Physician of
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In 1751 he was appointed Joint Physician of Bethlehem and Bridewell Hospital (
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East Indiaman from his maternal uncle and made 4 voyages to the East Indies.
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in 1791, and acted as Censor on three separate occasions. He delivered the
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graduating as a physician in 1712. He began his practice as a physician at
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Born 10 January 1817 to Sarah Cox and Dr Edward Thomas Monro. Educated at
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James Monro, 10th of Fyrish (1756-1806). He purchased the command of the
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in 1753, and acted as Censor on six separate occasions. He delivered the
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Born November 1789 to Dr Thomas Monro and Hannah Woodcock. Educated at
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and patronised the careers of Turner and of the landscape painter
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family were a Scottish family and branch of the ancient highland
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Monro was an artist and a patron of other artists. He taught
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John Munro, 5th of Fyrish, who married Christian, daughter of
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in 1799. In 1811 he was named as an Elect of the College.
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Janet Munro, who married Neil Mackay of Achness from the
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Hugh Munro, who married and had one son also named Hugh.
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in 1816 and was Censor three times. He delivered the
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where he graduated as a Doctor of Medicine in 1787.
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He had four sons and one daughter: 7: 450:Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro of Novar 259:(1716–81), vicar and hospitaller of 226:In 1728 he was elected Physician to 172:Rev. Alexander Monro, 7th of Fyrish 467:Dr Edward Thomas Monro (see below) 348:Dr Thomas Monro FRCP. (see below). 102:Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis 68:Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis 14: 601:Royal Medical Chirurgical Society 406:in that monarch's last illness. 342:in the 1st Foot, and John Munro. 291:Merchant Taylors' School, London 238:. He died on 4 November 1752 at 96:George Munro, who fought in the 720:History of the Munros of Fowlis 605:Royal College of Psychiatrists 223:1713 before moving to London. 1: 718:Mackenzie, Alexander (2004). 203:Dr James Monro, 8th of Fyrish 189:Dr James Monro, 8th of Fyrish 114:, together they had children. 90:William Munro, 2nd of Fyrish. 387:Admitted as a Fellow of the 359:Thomas Monro (art collector) 285:Dr John Munro, 9th of Fyrish 271:Dr John Monro, 9th of Fyrish 230:. He became a Fellow of the 167:Hugh Munro, 1st of Tulloche. 22:Monro of Fyrish coat of arms 662:Royal College of Physicians 597:Royal College of Physicians 546:. Their children included: 518:Royal College of Physicians 389:Royal College of Physicians 345:Culling Monro. (died young) 306:Royal College of Physicians 232:Royal College of Physicians 151:Hector Munro. (died young). 140:. Their children included: 773: 356: 274: 192: 146:John Munro, 2nd of Obsdale 126:Hugh Munro, 4th of Fyrish. 93:John Munro, 3rd of Fyrish. 295:St John's College, Oxford 265:St Bartholomew's Hospital 620:William Ewart Gladstone 455:He died 14 May 1833 at 261:St Bartholomew the Less 217:Balliol College, Oxford 195:James Monro (physician) 70:(d.1547), chief of the 505: 504:Dr Edward Thomas Monro 496:Dr Edward Thomas Monro 475:The Disgrace of Wolsey 368: 286: 277:John Monro (physician) 240:Sunninghill, Berkshire 228:Bethlem Royal Hospital 204: 23: 747:English psychiatrists 590:Oriel College, Oxford 514:Oriel College, Oxford 503: 382:Oriel College, Oxford 366: 284: 202: 21: 667:Munro of Auchinbowie 616:House of St Barnabas 483:sketch of his father 62:Early family history 544:Foundling Hospital 540:Samuel Compton Cox 506: 419:William Henry Hunt 413:the techniques of 369: 287: 205: 177:See main article: 24: 752:Scottish families 551:Rev. Edward Monro 98:Thirty Years' War 764: 733: 711: 706: 700: 691:Ian Warrell, in 689: 657:Bethlem Hospital 560:, of whom next. 529:Bethlem Hospital 522:Harveian Oration 393:Harveian Oration 310:Harveian Oration 302:Bethlem Hospital 252:, of whom next. 236:Harveian Oration 161:, 7th of Fyrish. 40:Bethlem Hospital 772: 771: 767: 766: 765: 763: 762: 761: 737: 736: 730: 717: 714: 707: 703: 690: 686: 682: 653: 582: 498: 411:J. M. W. Turner 367:Dr Thomas Monro 361: 355: 353:Dr Thomas Monro 279: 273: 209:Alexander Monro 197: 191: 179:Alexander Monro 174: 159:Alexander Monro 138:Balconie Castle 80:lands of Fyrish 64: 56:J. M. W. 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Index


Clan Munro
London
Bethlem Hospital
painters
priests
philanthropists
J. M. W. Turner
Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis
Scottish clan
Clan Munro
lands of Fyrish
Alness
Thirty Years' War
Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis
Clan Mackay
Clan Mackenzie
Balconie Castle
John Munro, 2nd of Obsdale
Alexander Monro
Alexander Monro
James Monro (physician)

Alexander Monro
Principal of the University of Edinburgh
Balliol College, Oxford
Greenwich
Bethlem Royal Hospital
Royal College of Physicians
Harveian Oration

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