Edward Drinker Cope
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Edward Drinker Cope was born on July 28, 1840, in Philadelphia.[1][2][3] He held United States citizenship. His religion was Quakers.[4]
He worked as a geologist, paleontologist, zoologist, university teacher, ichthyologist, and anatomist. His field was paleontology. He was employed by the University of Pennsylvania.
He received the Bigsby Medal and the Hayden Memorial Geological Award. He was a member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, the National Academy of Sciences, the Megatherium Club, and the American Philosophical Society.[5] He was married to Annie Pim Cope.[4] He died on April 12, 1897, in Philadelphia.[6][1][7][2].
Key Facts
- Father: Alfred Cope[11]
- Spouse: Annie Pim Cope[12]
- Child: Julia Cope Collins[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: anatomist[15], botanist[16], explorer[17], herpetologist[18], naturalist[19], botanical collector[20]
- Field of work: paleontology[21]
- Employer: University of Pennsylvania[22]
- Award received: Bigsby Medal[23], Hayden Memorial Geological Award[24]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25], National Academy of Sciences[26], Megatherium Club[27], American Philosophical Society[28]
- Religion or worldview: Quakers[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Doctoral student: Henry Fairfield Osborn[31]
- Commons category: Edward Drinker Cope[32]
- Cause of death: acute kidney injury[33]
- Family name: Cope[34]
- Given name: Edward[35], Drinker[36]
- Author citation (zoology): Cope[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[39], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[40], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[41], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[42], The New Student's Reference Work[43], Evolutionary theoretician Edward D. Cope: a Quaker perspective[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Name in native language: Edward Drinker Соре[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edward Drinker Cope include Cope's rule[47] and Copeia[48], a scientific journal[49], in United States[50], founded in 1913[51].
Why It Matters
Edward Drinker Cope has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Cope's rule[47] and Copeia[48], a scientific journal[49], in United States[50], founded in 1913[51].
His notable doctoral advisees include Henry Fairfield Osborn[54], a geologist[55], 1857–1935[56], of United States[57], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[58], specialised in geology[59].
FAQs
Where was Edward Drinker Cope born?
Edward Drinker Cope's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Where did Edward Drinker Cope die?
Edward Drinker Cope passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who were Edward Drinker Cope's parents?
Edward Drinker Cope's father was Alfred Cope[11].
Who was Edward Drinker Cope married to?
Edward Drinker Cope's spouses include Annie Pim Cope[12].
What did Edward Drinker Cope do for work?
Edward Drinker Cope worked as a geologist[5], paleontologist[6], zoologist[7], university teacher[8], and ichthyologist[9].
What awards did Edward Drinker Cope receive?
Honors received include Bigsby Medal[23] and Hayden Memorial Geological Award[24].