Uncovering Great Minds

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Bipolar Disorder
Winston Churchill’s Brilliant but Troubled Son, Randolph

Thomas Maier on October 30, 2014

Churchill's son Randolph was viewed as a future leader of Great Britain, just like his father. However, this brilliant young man appears to have suffered from bipolar disorder.

Churchill's son Randolph was viewed as a future leader of Great Britain, just like his father. However, this brilliant young man appears to have suffered from bipolar disorder.

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