A Baron von Munchausen was at one time reknowned for having the syndrome.
Exactly who he was historically other than that, I don't remember.
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From: Ted Harding [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 3:58 PM
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Subject: Medical Etymology
Hi Folks,
Can someone out there who _knows_ the answer (guessing might
be easy) say how it is that the name "Munchausen" came to be
attached to what is known as "Munchausen's Syndrome" (never
mind "by proxy").
With thanks,
Ted.
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