Warren Fales Draper (publisher), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Warren Fales Draper (publisher)

Massachusetts publisher and philanthropist

Date of Birth: 12-Dec-1818

Place of Birth: Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 08-Jan-1905

Profession: publisher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Warren Fales Draper (publisher)

  • Warren Fales Draper (1818–1905) was a publisher in Andover, Massachusetts for nearly 50 years.
  • A descendant of early Roxbury settler James Draper, he was born and raised in West Dedham, Massachusetts (later named Westwood), and graduated from Phillips Academy and Amherst College.
  • His plans to go into the ministry did not materialize, and he became a book seller and publisher in his adopted town of Andover.
  • Through frugality and industry, he amassed a considerable estate, and having no children he made sizable philanthropic contributions, and offered scholarships to aspiring students.
  • Draper Hall at Abbot Academy (now a part of Phillips Academy) was named for him.

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