John Christopher Draper

John Christopher Draper (March 31, 1835 – December 20, 1885) was an American chemist and surgeon. He was a son of multidisciplinary scientist John William Draper and a brother of astronomer Henry Draper.[1]

John Christopher Draper
Born(1835-03-31)March 31, 1835
DiedDecember 20, 1885(1885-12-20) (aged 50)
NationalityAmerican
Scientific career
FieldsChemistry

Life and work

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Draper was born at Christiansville (now Chase City, Virginia). His father, John William Draper, was an accomplished doctor, chemist, astronomer, botanist, and professor at New York University. Draper's mother, Antonia Coetana de Paiva Pereira Gardner, was a daughter of the personal physician to the John VI of Portugal and Charlotte of Spain.

In 1850–52 Draper took the arts course, and in 1855–57 the medical course, in New York University, and then studied in Europe. He was professor of natural sciences (1858–60) and of analytical and practical chemistry (1858–71) in New York University, and in 1859 was one of the first instructors of chemistry at the Cooper Union.[2]

On May 31, 1862, he joined S Company, 12th New York Infantry Regiment as an assistant surgeon along with his brother Henry, who joined as a surgeon.[3] They served until October 8, 1862.[3]

From 1863 to 1885 he was professor of physiology and natural history in the College of the City of New York; in 1865–85, professor of chemistry in the medical department of New York University. In 1873 he received the degree of Doctor of Laws from Trinity College.[1] Draper died suddenly, of pneumonia which he caught during a cold winter. He was serving his duties just a few days before death.[4]

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References

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  This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1915) John Christopher Draper, Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Volume III, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York

  1. ^ a b Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1915) John Christopher Draper, Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Volume III, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York. Archive ful text
  2. ^ "The First Annual Report of the Trustees of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art: January 1, 1860". The Cooper Archives. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b Hughes, Stefan. Catchers of the Light, Volume 1 - Catching Space, ArtDeCiel Publishing, 2012, pages 546-546. ISBN 978-1-4675-7993-3
  4. ^ Anthony's photographic bulletin Vol. 17. E. & H. T. Anthony & co. 1886. p. 20.