James Parkinson
James Parkinson was an English surgeon and apothecary who is best known for his pioneering work in the study of neurological disorders. Born in 1755, he published the influential essay 'An Essay on the Shaking Palsy' in 1817, which provided detailed observations of what we now know as Parkinson's disease. His insights laid the groundwork for future research into the condition, making him a significant figure in the history of neurology. Parkinson died in 1824, but his contributions continue to be recognized in the medical community.
Born on Apr 11, 1755 (270 years old)
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Italy:
James Parkinson is known for his early description of the disease that would later bear his name.
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Montenegro:
James Parkinson was an English surgeon who first described 'shaking palsy' in 1817, which is now known as Parkinson's disease.
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Bulgaria:
James Parkinson was an English surgeon who first described 'shaking paralysis' in 1817.
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Romania:
James Parkinson first described 'shaking paralysis' in 1817, which is now known as Parkinson's disease.
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Spain:
James Parkinson discovered the disease that bears his name more than two centuries ago.
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Bolivia:
James Parkinson was the British doctor who first described Parkinson's disease in 1817.
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Ecuador:
James Parkinson was a British neurologist who first described Parkinson's disease in 1817.
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New Zealand:
James Parkinson, stadium director for Auckland Council’s events body Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, said on-site security staff and police worked swiftly to de-escalate yesterday’s problems.
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Austria:
James Parkinson is known for his contributions to medicine, particularly in relation to Parkinson's disease.
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Austria:
James Parkinson is known for his contributions to medicine, particularly in relation to Parkinson's disease.
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