John Langdon Down
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1828
- Died
- 1896
- Works
- 8
Top works
- Alcohol
- An introductory lecture delivered at the London Hospital Medical College at the opening of the session 1864-65
- Observations on an ethnic classification of idiots
- On some of the mental affections of childhood and youth
- On the education and training of the feeble in mind
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Recent publications · Crossref
5 total works indexed
- Generalized Gradient Approximation Made Simple
· 1996 · cited 199,603x
- Highly accurate protein structure prediction with AlphaFold
· 2021 · cited 41,243x
- Gene Ontology: tool for the unification of biology
· 2000 · cited 36,227x
- Matplotlib: A 2D Graphics Environment
· 2007 · cited 34,013x
- The MOS 36-ltem Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)
· 1992 · cited 28,779x
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Key facts
- Born
- John Langdon Haydon Down , ( 1828-11-18 ) 18 November 1828, Torpoint , Cornwall, England
- Died
- 7 October 1896 (1896-10-07) (aged 67), Teddington , Middlesex, England
- Alma mater
- London Hospital Medical College
- Occupation
- Medical doctor
- Known for
- First to describe Down syndrome
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Key dates
- Born
- 18 November 1828
- Died
- 7 October 1896
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Place of birth
- Torpoint
- Place of death
- Teddington
- Occupation
- neurologist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Field of work
Article
John Langdon Haydon Down (18 November 1828 – 7 October 1896) was a British physician best known for his description of the genetic condition 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.
Early life