James Parkinson

Doctor

Birthday April 11, 1755

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 21, 1824 (69)

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About

Prominent English surgeon and geologist who discovered Parkinson's disease.

Before Fame

He was very interested in politics and supported the French Revolution.

Trivia

In 1817, he discovered paralysis agitans, which would later be known as Parkinson's disease.

Family Life

He married Mary Dale in 1783, and together they had six children.

Associated With

Another famous surgeon is Dr. Charles Drew.