About John Christopher Draper
Lived 1835 – 1885 (aged 50). John Christopher Draper was an American chemist and surgeon.
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.
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. They served until October 8, 1862.
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Who was John Christopher Draper?
American chemist & surgeon (1835–1885)
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John Christopher Draper was born on 31 March 1835 in Chase City.
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John Christopher Draper died on 20 December 1885 in New York City.
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John Christopher Draper was a chemist and surgeon.
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John Christopher Draper was American.
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