James Parkinson

Doctor
BIRTHDAY
April 11,1755
Birthplace
England
Age
Dec 21,1824,age 69
Birth Sign
Aries
BIRTHDAY
April 11,1755 (age Dec 21,1824,age 69)
Birthplace
England

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 their surgeon is Dr. Charles Drew.