TRAPP
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Julius Karlovich Trapp (1814-1908) was a prominent Russian pharmacist who significantly influenced the standardization of pharmacy practice in Russia. He authored several important pharmacopoeias and textbooks that became foundational references in Russian pharmaceutical education.
Encyclopedia article (1928–1936)
TRAPP Julius Karlovich (1814-1908), renowned pharmacist. Born in the city of Marijampolė. After completing secondary education, he entered a pharmacy. In 1839, he enrolled in the pharmaceutical department of the Medico-Surgical Academy, which he graduated from in 1842, and in 1845 received the degree of Master of Pharmacy. He headed the department of pharmacy at the same academy from 1843, serving as an associate professor from 1848, and as a full professor from 1856 to 1877. Trapp had a tremendous influence on the regulation of pharmacy in the country; in 1866 he wrote the first "Russian Pharmacopoeia" (St. Petersburg), in addition to the "Military Pharmacopoeia" (St. Petersburg, 1864), "Naval Pharmacopoeia" (St. Petersburg, 1869) and "Court Pharmacopoeia" (St. Petersburg, 1871); he compiled a number of guides and textbooks, such as: "Guide for the Study of Poisons" (St. Petersburg, 1876), "Pharmacognosy" (3rd ed., St. Petersburg, 1882), "Pharmaceutical Chemistry" (St. Petersburg, 1883), "Prescription Writing" (2nd ed., St. Petersburg, 1880) and others. He published many experimental works, for example, on the chemical examination of Neva water, as well as the water of Lake Ladoga and the three canals of St. Petersburg (1847), on lead water pipes (1864) and many others.
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“TRAPP.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/trapp/