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James Parkinson is one of the famous Doctor, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1755. Hailing from the vibrant city of England, James Parkinson is a proud citizen of United Kingdom.
Prominent English surgeon and geologist who discovered Parkinson’s disease.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, James Parkinson continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | James Parkinson |
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| First Name: | James |
| Last Name: | Parkinson |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 11 |
| Birth Year: | 1755 |
| Death Date: | December 21, 1824 |
| Death Day: | December 21 |
| Death Year: | 1824 |
| Cause of Death: | Natural Causes |
| Manner of Death: | Stroke |
| Place of Burial: | St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch |
Career
He was very interested in politics and supported the French Revolution.
In 1817, he discovered paralysis agitans, which would later be known as Parkinson’s disease.
Family
He married Mary Dale in 1783, and together they had six children. Another famous surgeon is Dr. Charles Drew.
James Parkinson Timeline
1783
On 21 May 1783, he married Mary Dale, with whom he subsequently had eight children; two did not survive past childhood.
1784
In 1784 Parkinson was approved by the City of London Corporation as a surgeon.
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1794
In 1794, his membership in the organisation led to him being examined under oath before William Pitt and the Privy Council to give evidence about a trumped-up plot to assassinate King George III.
1799
Parkinson turned away from his tumultuous political career, and between 1799 and 1807 published several medical works, including a work on gout in 1805.
1804
In 1804, the first volume of his Organic Remains of a Former World was published.
1807
On 13 November 1807, Parkinson and other distinguished gentlemen met at the Freemasons' Tavern in London.
