John Langdon Down
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Summary
John Langdon Down was born on November 18, 1828[1], in Torpoint[2]. He died on October 7, 1896[3], in Teddington[4]. He worked as a physician[5], psychiatrist[6], and neurologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,259 views/month, #6,935 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Joseph Almond Down[9]
- Mother: Hannah Haydon[10]
- Spouse: Mary Crellin[11]
- Child: Lilian Langdon Langdon-Down[12], Everleigh Langdon Langdon-Down[13], Percival Langdon Langdon-Down[14], Reginald Langdon Langdon-Down[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Field of work: medicine[17], social medicine[18]
- Educated at: Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: John Langdon Down[21]
- Family name: Down[22]
- Given name: John[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Birth name: John Langdon Haydon Down[25]
- Name in native language: John Langdon Down[26]
- Sibling: Jane Down[27]
- P14397: 1371[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Langdon Down include Down syndrome[29], a disability[30].
Why It Matters
John Langdon Down has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Down syndrome[29], a disability[30].
FAQs
Where was John Langdon Down born?
John Langdon Down was born in Torpoint[2].
Where did John Langdon Down die?
John Langdon Down died in Teddington[4].
Who were John Langdon Down's parents?
John Langdon Down's father was Joseph Almond Down[9]. John Langdon Down's mother was Hannah Haydon[10].
Who was John Langdon Down married to?
John Langdon Down's spouses include Mary Crellin[11].
What did John Langdon Down do for work?
John Langdon Down worked as a physician[5], psychiatrist[6], and neurologist[7].
Where did John Langdon Down go to school?
John Langdon Down was educated at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[19].