Axel Munthe, Swedish doctor (born 1857)

Axel Martin Fredrik Munthe was a Swedish-born physician and psychiatrist, best known as the author of The Story of San Michele, an autobiographical account of his life and work. He spoke several languages, grew up in Sweden, attended medical school there, then studied medicine in Paris and opened his first practice in France. He was married to a wealthy Englishwoman and spent most of his adult life in Italy.

February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 323 days remain until the end of the year.