John Langdon Down
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Torpoint |
| United Kingdom | |
| Died | Teddington |
| United Kingdom | |
| 1896 | |
| Teddington | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Known for | First to describe Down syndrome |
| Children | Reginald Langdon Langdon-Down |
| Grandchildren | Stella Langdon-Down |
| Books | John Langdon Down, 1828-1896: A Caring Pioneer |
| Parents | Joseph Almond Down |
| Hannah Haydon | |
| Date of birth | November 18,1828 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Education | Royal College of Surgeons of England |
| Spouse | Mary Crellin |
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| ID | 3594817 |
John Langdon Down Life story
John Langdon Haydon Down was a British physician best known for his description of the genetic condition now known as Down syndrome, which he originally classified in 1862. He is also noted for his work in social medicine and as a pioneer in the care of mentally disabled patients.
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