John Langdon Down

John Langdon Haydon Down (18 November 1828 – 7 October 1896) was a British physician. He was best known for his description of the genetic condition now known as Down syndrome, which he originally discovered in 1862.

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Other websites
 Langdon Down Centre, Normansfield, Middlesex
 Londonist Discovers Normansfield Hospital Entertainment Hall

Category:1828 births
Category:1896 deaths
Category:People from Cornwall

Category:English physicians