John Langdon-Down

John L.H. Langdon-Down (November 18, 1828 - October 7, 1896) was an English physician best known for his work with mentally-ill children. The condition Down syndrome is named after him. "Down" was his father's Irish family name (his great-grandfather was the Protestant Bishop of Derry) and "Langdon" was his mother's family name (from Cornwall).

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November 18 - 1828 - October 7 - 1896 - English - Physician - Mentally-ill - Down syndrome - Protestant - Bishop - Derry - Cornwall

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