FAMILY HISTORY
Great-Great-Grandfather: Dr. D. Francisco de Linares Enríquez (1848-1928)
Born and raised in the second half of the 19th century, Dr. D. Francisco de Linares Enríquez was a true pioneer in the field of mental illness treatment in Málaga. Despite living in an era when the understanding of mental illnesses was limited and asylums were insensitive places where the sick were imprisoned and treated with methods like bromide and chloral, Dr. Linares Enríquez stood out for his humanitarian approach.
He was a devout Christian and one of the founders of the Royal Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre de Jesús del Santo Sepulcro, which was the official brotherhood of the city of Málaga. In 1894, he became the first senior brother of this brotherhood.
Unlike the general opinion of the time, which considered madness a divine punishment or even demonic possession, Dr. D. Francisco de Linares Enríquez adopted a much more humane approach to the treatment of patients with mental illnesses. He used less aggressive drugs and placed significant emphasis on therapy as a fundamental part of his treatment approach. His pioneering approach paved the way for more compassionate and effective treatment of people with mental disorders in Málaga.
Brother of the Great-Great-Grandfather: Dr. D. Antonio de Linares Enríquez
Born in 1848, Dr. Antonio de Linares Enríquez was a prominent figure in the medical and cultural scene of Málaga. He was one of the founders of the College of Physicians of Málaga and played an important role as one of the first presidents of this institution. Furthermore, he held the presidency of the Malagueña Society of Sciences and the San Telmo Academy of Fine Arts.
Dr. Antonio de Linares Enríquez is especially recognized for his contribution to the identification of the transmission of trichinosis through the ingestion of pork. His studies in this field earned him the prestigious Gold Medal at the Valencia Exhibition in 1890.
In addition to his distinguished medical career, Dr. Linares Enríquez was passionate about art and allowed himself to be portrayed by artist friends. An example of this is the splendid portrait of him painted by the Sevillian artist José Nogales, which is on display at the Museum of Málaga. This painting was generously donated to the museum by his family.
Great-Grandfather: Dr. D. Francisco de Linares Vivar (1885 –1971)
He is considered one of the best psychiatrists of the early 20th century, and his contribution to the field is accepted as the beginning of modern psychiatry in the country.
Don Francisco was firmly convinced of the need to establish specialized centers instead of resorting to asylums, which were the prisons of the time for people with mental illnesses.
With this purpose in mind, Don Francisco contacted the Brothers of San Juan de Dios, and the San José psychiatric hospital, intended for men, began operating on their premises. Similarly, he managed to have the Hospital Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus take charge of a sanatorium for women on the old road to Casabermeja, which is known today as the Ntra. Sra. del Sagrado Corazón Psychiatric Hospital on San Juan Bosco street.
However, his most notable achievement occurred in 1935, during the time of the Republic, when he was finally able to fulfill his greatest aspiration: the creation of his own sanatorium to apply his humanitarian treatments based on the latest advances in psychiatry. Thus was born the San Francisco de Asís Psychiatric Hospital, which he named after the day of the saint's feast, coinciding with the acquisition of the land.
In 1970, in an interview published by the newspaper "Sol de España" on June 17, Dr. Linares Vivar, at the age of 85 but with a clear mind, reaffirmed his lifelong motto: "it is preferable and more effective for patients to stroll in a garden rather than be tied up."
Grandfather: Dr. D. Miguel de Linares Pezzi (1916 – 2000)
Born in 1916, into a nucleus of medicine and culture, he soon obtained his degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada in 1941, at just 25 years old, specializing in psychiatry and neurology, as could not have been otherwise.
However, disabled children always worried him, and as the specialty of Therapeutic Psychology did not yet exist, to complete his training he also later obtained the titles of "Primary Education Teacher" in March 1948, and "Pediatrician" in November of the same year.
Dr. D. Miguel de Linares Pezzi began working with his father at the San Francisco de Asís sanatorium. But he also worked at the 18 de Julio Hospital and in a sanatorium that existed for several years in what is currently the sub-delegation of the Government.
It was during his time working at the 18 de Julio Hospital that Dr. D. Miguel met his future wife, Dª Olga von Schmiterlöw Giménez, who was performing her social service. They fell in love through conversations until, in December 1943, they got married in the chapel of the San Francisco de Asís Hospital, where they also went to live, to save as much as they could, since Dr. D. Miguel de Linares's projects were very costly.
During the 7 years the Linares Pezzi couple lived at the San Francisco de Asís Sanatorium, their first three children were born: Olga, Miguel Axel, and Francisco José; they then moved to the Valle de Los Galanes, to "Villa San Mateo," where the rest of their children would be born, with the exception of the youngest, Yolanda, who was born at the Gálvez Sanatorium.
But Dr. D. Miguel's dream was to work with children with specific needs and initiate early care. And it was in 1946, on the Mayorazgo estate, in Limonar Alto, where he rented a country house and created the first "Dulce Nombre de María Pedagogical Institute." And like his grandfather, he was also featured in newspapers; this time it was the newspaper Sur which reported on the event and gave it publicity.
In 1957, Don Miguel de Linares learned of the availability for sale of a historic residence previously owned by the Marquises of Larios, known as "La Trinidad" and located in the "Los Galanes" area. This elegant property had been in the hands of the Gallarza family before being acquired by its current owner, the Government of the United States of America. The mansion was affectionately nicknamed "La Casita Blanca" (The White House) because it housed the facilities of the United States Consulate in Málaga. And it is since then that the Dulce Nombre de María Pedagogical Institute has been located there.
Father: Dr. D. Francisco José de Linares von Schmiterlöw (1948 – 2022)
Two of Dr. D. Miguel de Linares Pezzi's children followed in his footsteps in psychiatry, the eldest being Francisco José de Linares von Schmiterlöw, Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Seville, specialized in Psychiatry under the training of Professor Doctor Juan Antonio Vallejo-Nágera.
From an early age, he proved to be a restless individual, and during his studies, he performed military service in Tarifa. Subsequently, he moved to Málaga, where he worked as a doctor at the military hospital and as Medical Director of the Military Psychiatric clinic.
While still a university student, he met his future wife, Ángeles Tuduri Loring, whom he married in 1975, and they started a family with three children: Andrés, Pablo, and Ana.
Dr. D. Francisco José de Linares von Schmiterlöw also collaborated with his father at the Hospital Sisters of the Sacred Heart hospital and worked in social security, occupying his father's position.
He continued his education by completing a Master's in Hospital Management and Administration from the Institute of Health Studies of the Generalitat de Catalunya. He participated in many international congresses, serving as Scientific Panel President at the San Luis Hospital (Palencia).
His desire for personal improvement led him to take competitive exams for the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) to work as an emergency doctor. Initially, he held a position at the Barbarela Clinic as an intensivist doctor and later became the coordinator of the emergency service on Córdoba street.
During this time, his work as Medical Director of the San Juan de Dios Psychiatric Hospital in Málaga is also noteworthy.
Finally, he decided to step back from his work at the SAS to assume the direction of the San Francisco de Asís Hospital. During his management, the hospital underwent a series of significant reforms and structural changes, turning it into a major center.
In 1993, together with his wife, they founded the Clínica El Seranil residence. This began as a small residence for autonomous patients who did not require continuous attention, where pioneering practices in mental health were implemented, such as equine therapy or outdoor sports activities. Subsequently, the couple opened another residence in the Cerrado de Calderón neighborhood.
In 1998, they discovered the Hotel España in the town of Benajarafe, where they founded the Clínica El Seranil Hospital. Together, they continued their commitment to mental health, dedicating their lives to the well-being of patients and forging a cherished legacy for all who value excellence in medical care.
Son: Dr. Andrés de Linares Tuduri (1976 –present)
A reputed psychiatrist in Málaga, he has over two decades of professional experience in the medical sector and is the fifth generation dedicated to psychiatry. He is an expert in depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders, among others.
He graduated in 2000 from the Faculty of Medicine of Cádiz, which is the oldest in Spain. He completed his MIR residency at the "Virgen de Valme" University Hospital in Seville.
Once he finished his training, he returned to his homeland, Málaga, starting work in the Mental Health Hospitalization Unit of the "Virgen de la Victoria" University Clinical Hospital. At the age of 31, he was named Coordinator of that unit, becoming the youngest Coordinator in Andalusia. A position he held for 7 years.
When he had his first child, he decided to move to the Community Mental Health Unit (USMC) in Fuengirola, where he also served as coordinator. In this center, he attended to outpatient patients and as Team Leader for more than 3 years.
He holds a University Master's Degree in Forensic Sciences and Health Law, is a University Specialist in Forensic Psychiatry, and is also an expert in Bioethics and Biolaw, Mental Health Emergencies from the University of Alcalá de Henares, and in Psychopathology and Health.
He is also an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine of Málaga since July 2023 and was previously an honorary collaborator at that same Faculty for 4 years.
Since 2018, he has focused his work as Medical Director at the Mental Health Hospital Clínica El Seranil, in Benajarafe, Málaga.
He is currently married and has two children.