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Dr. Mandeville

Philosopher and author of The Fable of the Bees.

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Also known as Mandeville, Dr. Mandeville

First appearance: article iii of the expense of the institutions for the instruction of people of all ages

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See Dr. Mandeville in article iii of the expense of the institutions for the instruction of people of all ages

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See Dr. Mandeville in article iii of the expense of the institutions for the instruction of people of all ages