John William Draper was an English scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian and photographer. He is credited with pioneering portrait photography and producing the first detailed photograph of the moon in 1840. Wikipedia
Born: May 5, 1811, St Helens, United Kingdom
Died: January 4, 1882 (age 70 years), Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Grandchildren: Antonia Maury and Carlotta Maury
Children: Henry Draper, John Christopher Draper, Daniel Draper, and more
Award: Rumford Medal (1875)
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