Henry Draper

American physician and astronomer (1837–1882)
Person human Q125515
Henry Draper
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Henry Draper

Summary

Henry Draper is a human[1]. He was born in Prince Edward County[2]. He was born on March 7, 1837[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on November 20, 1882[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], physician[7], photographer[8], and physicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Prince Edward County[2], Henry Draper…
  • Henry Draper passed away in New York City[4].
  • Henry Draper was born on March 7, 1837[3].
  • Henry Draper died on November 20, 1882[5].
  • Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery[11].
  • Henry Draper's father was John William Draper[12].
  • Among Henry Draper's spouses was Mary Anna Draper[13].
  • Henry Draper held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Henry Draper's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Henry Draper worked as a physician[7].
  • Henry Draper's professions included photographer[8].
  • Henry Draper's professions included physicist[9].
  • Henry Draper's field of work was astronomy[15].
  • Henry Draper was employed by New York University[16].
  • Henry Draper was educated at Grossman School of Medicine[17].
  • Henry Draper was a member of National Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Henry Draper was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Henry Draper was a member of American Philosophical Society[20].
  • Henry Draper was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[21].
  • Henry Draper is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Draper's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Draper's Commons category is recorded as Henry Draper[24].
  • Henry Draper's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[25].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[26].
  • Henry Draper's family name is recorded as Draper[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Draper was born in Prince Edward County[2]. He was born on March 7, 1837[3]. His father was John William Draper[12].

Education

Henry Draper's education included a stint at Grossman School of Medicine[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], physician[7], photographer[8], and physicist[9]. Henry Draper's field of work was astronomy[15]. He was employed by New York University[16].

Personal Life

Among Henry Draper's spouses was Mary Anna Draper[13].

Death and Burial

Henry Draper died on November 20, 1882[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[26]. He is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Draper include Henry Draper Catalogue[28], an astronomical catalogue[29]; Henry Draper Medal[30], a physics award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1886[33]; and Draper[34], a lunar crater[35].

Why It Matters

Henry Draper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

Entities named for him include Henry Draper Catalogue[28], an astronomical catalogue[29]; Henry Draper Medal[30], a physics award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1886[33]; and Draper[34], a lunar crater[35].

FAQs

Where was Henry Draper born?

Henry Draper was born in Prince Edward County[2].

Where did Henry Draper die?

Henry Draper died in New York City[4].

Who were Henry Draper's parents?

Henry Draper's father was John William Draper[12].

Who was Henry Draper married to?

Henry Draper's spouses include Mary Anna Draper[13].

What did Henry Draper do for work?

Henry Draper worked as astronomer[6], physician[7], photographer[8], and physicist[9].

Where did Henry Draper go to school?

Henry Draper was educated at Grossman School of Medicine[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Google Books. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . NNDB. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . NNDB. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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