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Professor Swelding

A professor, possibly a scientist or academic.

minor

Also known as Swelding, Professor

First appearance: i the genius of crime

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In XV: The Mad Woman’s Plot: Danish professor visiting the asylum; identified by Mme. Rambert as…

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DBDr. BironLBLady BelthamSESembadelMRMme. RambertARAlice RambertPSProfessor Swelding

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  • Other

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  • Family and Professionals
  • Protagonist
  • Investigators and Officials

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