About
One of the top pathologist of the nineteenth century. In 1832, he discovered a unique lymphoma disease that is now known as Hodgkin's disease.
Before Fame
He worked as William Allen's private secretary.
Trivia
He became a pioneer of preventive medicine by publishing On the Means of Promoting and Preserving Health.
Family Life
He married Sarah Frances Scaife in 1850.
Associated With
Before he discovered Hodgkin's disease, James Parkinson made a breakthrough when he conceived of Parkinson's disease.
