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- Thomas Malthus, a prominent English professor and founder of modern demography, is noted for his orofacial cleft and its unclear surgical correction history.
- An 1833 portrait by John Linnell suggests that Malthus did not have visible scarring on his upper lip, indicating a potential successful surgery, though the timeline remains uncertain.
- Despite the technical feasibility of cleft lip surgery in the 19th century, Malthus chose not to risk surgery shortly before his death, while Linnell cleverly concealed Malthus' deformity in the portrait.
Article Abstract
Thomas Malthus (1766-1834), distinguished English professor, is the father of modern demography and the most famous harelip carrier of history. Much is known of his orofacial cleft but nothing regarding its mysterious surgical correction. An 1833 portrait of Malthus by John Linnell, finished when he considered himself "handsome enough," for sitting does not show any upper lip scar. When this surgery took place? Although technically feasible in the 19th century, surgery of cleft lip and palate was complicated. Malthus would not risk his life to have his orofacial disability corrected shortly before his death. Linnell cunningly dissimulated his deformity.
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