Matthew Robert Bronte, born 8 Jun e 1879 in Armagh, was a qualified doctor, licensiate of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons in Ireland and was Home Office pathologist/Crown Analyst for Ireland in early 20th century. He served as a captain in the RAMC in World War 1 but is most notable for being chief sparring partner and critic of Sir Bernard Spilsbury, the latterly discredited, self-seeking public personality and celebrity pathologist. Their expert opinions clashed most notably in the celebrated 'Thorne' murder case in 1925. Bronte, described by his critics as 'a garrulous Irishman' was nonetheless a capable and professional pathologist, whose image suffered somewhat in competition with Spilsbury's sang-froid and self promotion. It would be no exaggeration to describe them as bitter enemies, and journalists at the time referred to their courtroom conflict as 'the Celt versus the Sazon'. Bronte was not considered to be very good in the witness box, but personally, I like the fellah. I hope this is of interest to you. DJ Kelly, author of 'Running with Crows' (soon to be published - concerns one of Bronte's cases) and 'A Wistful Eye - The Tragedy of a Titanic Shipwright' (published - Amazon)