Charles T. Pepper
19th-century American physician and surgeon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Taylor Pepper (December 2, 1830 – May 28, 1903) was an American physician and surgeon, who is often cited as the namesake for the soft drink brand Dr Pepper. Many stories on the origins of the drink's name exist, of which the Dr Pepper Museum has been unable to confirm or authenticate which one may be the true historical record.
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Charles T. Pepper | |
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Born | (1830-12-02)December 2, 1830 |
Died | May 29, 1903(1903-05-29) (aged 72) |
Occupation | Physician |
Known for | Potential namesake of the Dr Pepper drink |
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Pepper was a Confederate surgeon during the American Civil War where he practiced at a college in Virginia. After the war he opened a drug store in Rural Retreat where he sold medical supplies and worked in the medical field providing services for the surrounding area. He stayed in Virginia his entire life.