Family
Axel Munthe's family was originally of Flemish descent and settled in Sweden during the 16th century.
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“Diamonds may have been a girl’s best friend in an era when a woman’s only hope of having a high family income was to marry a man who was well-off, but today, marketable skills that will enable a woman to command a good income over her lifetime are a better investment.”
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