Alexander H. Leighton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander H. Leighton

American psychiatrist and sociologist

Date of Birth: 17-Jul-1908

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 11-Aug-2007

Profession: psychiatrist, sociologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Alexander "Alec" H.
Leighton (July 17, 1908 – August 11, 2007) was a sociologist and psychiatrist of dual citizenship (United States, by birth, and Canada, from 1975).
He is best known for his work on the Stirling County (Canada) Study and his contributions to the field of psychiatric epidemiology.
Leighton died at the age of 99 at his home in Digby, Nova Scotia.