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John Down

The scientist who first described Down syndrome and called it "mongolism"
Date of Birth: 18.11.1828
Country: Great Britain

Content:
  1. Early Life and Career
  2. Medical Studies and Appointment at Earlswood
  3. Belief in Education and Establishment of Normansfield
  4. Description of Down Syndrome
  5. Additional Contributions and Recognition

John Langdon Down: A Pioneer in the Understanding of Intellectual Disability

Early Life and Career

John Langdon Down (1828-1896) was born in Torpoint, Cornwall, to an Irish pharmacist father.

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    • After working with his father for 18 years, he moved to London to pursue a career in medicine. He became an assistant surgeon, studied pharmacy, and assisted renowned chemist Michael Faraday.

    Medical Studies and Appointment at Earlswood

    In 1853, Down enrolled at the London Hospital Medical College, where he excelled and won a gold medal upon graduation.

    In 1858, he became the Medical Superintendent of the Earlswood Asylum for Idi