Charles Drew

American surgeon and medical researcher (1904–1950)
Person human Q1065848
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Charles Drew was born on June 3, 1904 in Washington, D.C.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and died on April 1, 1950 in Burlington[1][2][3][5][6][7] as a result of a traffic collision[8]. He was a United States citizen and was buried at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery[3].

He worked as a physician, surgeon, and university teacher and was employed by Howard University Hospital and Howard University. His field of expertise was physician and hematology[9].

Drew was educated at McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Amherst College. He had two children: Charlene Drew Jarvis and Sylvia Drew Ivie[10].

Among his honors, Drew received the Spingarn Medal and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame[11][12].

Charles Drew

Summary

Charles Drew is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on June 3, 1904[3]. He died in Burlington[4]. He died on April 1, 1950[5]. He worked as a physician[6], surgeon[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (461 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Drew's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Charles Drew died in Burlington[4].
  • Charles Drew died in North Carolina[10].
  • Charles Drew was born on June 3, 1904[3].
  • Charles Drew died on April 1, 1950[5].
  • Burial took place at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Charles Drew was Charlene Drew Jarvis[12].
  • A child of Charles Drew was Sylvia Drew Ivie[13].
  • Charles Drew held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Charles Drew is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
  • Charles Drew's professions included physician[6].
  • Charles Drew's professions included surgeon[7].
  • Charles Drew worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Charles Drew's field of work was physician[16].
  • Charles Drew's field of work was hematology[17].
  • Charles Drew was employed by Howard University Hospital[18].
  • Charles Drew was employed by Howard University[19].
  • Charles Drew's education included a stint at McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences[20].
  • Charles Drew was educated at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[21].
  • Charles Drew was educated at Amherst College[22].
  • Charles Drew received the Spingarn Medal[23].
  • Charles Drew received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[24].
  • Charles Drew is recorded as male[25].
  • Charles Drew's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Charles Drew's Commons category is recorded as Charles Richard Drew[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Charles Drew… he was born on June 3, 1904[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].

Education

Educated at McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences[20], a medical school[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1821[30]; Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[21], a graduate school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1767[33], headquartered in New York City[34]; and Amherst College[22], a liberal arts college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1821[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], surgeon[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include physician[16], a medical profession[38] and hematology[17], a medical specialty[39]. Employers include Howard University Hospital[18], a hospital[40], in United States[41], founded in 1862[42] and Howard University[19], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1867[45], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Spingarn Medal[23], a medallion[47], in United States[48], founded in 1914[49] and National Inventors Hall of Fame[24], a hall of fame[50], in United States[51], founded in 1973[52], headquartered in North Canton[53].

Personal Life

Children include Charlene Drew Jarvis[12], a psychologist[54], b. 1941[55], of United States[56] and Sylvia Drew Ivie[13], a community organizer[57], b. 1944[58], of United States[59], awarded the honorary doctorate[60].

Death and Burial

Charles Drew died on April 1, 1950[5]. Recorded place of death include Burlington[4], a city in the United States[61], in United States[62], founded in 1886[63] and North Carolina[10], an U.S. state[64], in United States[65], founded in 1789[66]. The cause of death was traffic collision[67]. He is buried at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Charles Drew ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (461 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

He is credited with the discovery of blood bank[70].

FAQs

Where was Charles Drew born?

Charles Drew was born in Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Charles Drew die?

Charles Drew died in Burlington[4].

What did Charles Drew do for work?

Charles Drew worked as physician[6], surgeon[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Charles Drew go to school?

Charles Drew was educated at McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences[20], Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[21], and Amherst College[22].

What awards did Charles Drew receive?

Honors received include Spingarn Medal[23] and National Inventors Hall of Fame[24].

What did Charles Drew discover?

Charles Drew is credited as discoverer of blood bank[70].

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