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John Langdon Down

British physician and first person to describe Down syndrome (1828-1896)

  • Fame55.4
  • Momentum0.3
  • Doctors rank#153
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  • Fame55.4
  • Momentum0.3
  • Doctors rank#153
  • Wikipedia18.9K
Lived 1828–1896, aged 68United Kingdom
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  • Era
    1828–1896
    Aged 68
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Updated 2026-06-19

John Langdon Haydon Down was a British physician best known for his description of the genetic condition Down's 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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Country
United Kingdom
Category rank
#153
Last updated
2026-06-19
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Source confidence60.0
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    wikipedia · ar.wikipedia.org
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    wikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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Born
November 18, 1828
Died
October 7, 1896
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Last updated
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