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Revision as of 04:34, 18 February 2025
James Parkinson (11 April 1755 – 21 December 1824) was an English surgeon, apothecary, geologist, palaeontologist, and political activist. He is most famous for his 1817 work, An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, in which he was the first to describe "paralysis agitans", a condition that would later be renamed Parkinson's disease by Jean-Martin Charcot.
Early life and career
Parkinson was born in Shoreditch, London, England. He was the son of a surgeon and began his career as an apothecary and surgeon in 1784. He was a member of several medical societies and served as a secretary to the Medical Society of London.
Medical contributions
Parkinson's work as a surgeon was varied and not confined to his local area. He was involved in pioneering work in the fields of palaeontology and geology. However, his most notable work was in the field of neurology. In 1817, he published An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, in which he described the symptoms of what is now known as Parkinson's disease.
Political activism
In addition to his medical work, Parkinson was also a strong advocate for social reform. He was a founding member of the London Corresponding Society, a group dedicated to advocating for parliamentary reform.
Legacy
Parkinson's work has had a lasting impact on the field of medicine, particularly in the area of neurology. His description of Parkinson's disease has led to a greater understanding of the condition and has helped to improve the lives of those affected by it.
See also
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