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What is the name of the blood disease that has been suggested as a possible cause of George III's mental illness?

  • Hemophilia

  • Leukemia

  • Porphyria

  • Sickle Cell Anemia

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Porphyria is a blood disease that has been suggested as a possible cause of George III's mental illness. The exact cause of his illness remains unknown, but bipolar disorder has also been proposed as a potential explanation.
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