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Percy Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama on April 11th of 1899.

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Percy Julian was accepted at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, as a sub-freshman. He majored in chemistry, and graduated as valedictorian of his class in 1920

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He taught chemistry at Fisk University for two years before winning an Austin Fellowship to Harvard University, where he completed a master’s degree in organic chemistry. After Harvard he returned to teaching at West Virginia State College and Howard University. He worked well with Viennese colleague, Josef Pikl

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- Got 13 honorary degrees
- The Chicagoan of the Year Award
- the Distinguished Service Award of the Phi Beta Kappa Association

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Below is a video of how Percy Julian inspired many, even today.

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Below is a video of how Percy Julian inspired many, even today.

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How "Forgotten Genius" Percy Julian Inspired These Two Students I NOVA I PBS

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The video linked below covers key points of Percy Julians life.

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The video linked below covers key points of Percy Julians life.

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Josef Pikl worked with Percy Julian on numerous studies, experiments, etc.

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Josef Pikl worked with Percy Julian on numerous studies, experiments, etc.

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Julian finished his education at Harvard University.

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Julian finished his education at Harvard University.

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Percy Julian first synthesized the drug physostigmine, which was previously only available from its natural source, the Calabar bean. He also synthesized important medicinal compounds from abundant plant sources.

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Julian started his college education at DePauw University.

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Julian started his college education at DePauw University.

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Percy Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama 

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Percy Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama 

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Percy Julian wrote a paper called "Studies in the Indole Series V. The Complete Synthesis of Physostigmine (Eserine)."

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Book Cover of the book Dorlene R. Stille wrote about him

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Book Cover of the book Dorlene R. Stille wrote about him

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Percy Julian died on April 19th, 1975 in Waukegan, Illinois. He died due to liver cancer.

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- the American Institute of Chemists' Chemical Pioneer Award
- the Spingarn Medal
- membership in Sigma Xi

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The video below covers the background, inventions, and other information about Percy Lavon Julian.

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The video below covers the background, inventions, and other information about Percy Lavon Julian.

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Black History Month - Percy Lavon Julian

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He married Anna Roselle Johnson in 1935. He had two kids, Faith Roselle Julian and Percy Lavon Julian Jr.

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https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/percy-lavon-julian

https://www.acs.org/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/julian.html#:~:text=Julian%20(1899%2D1975)%20first,for%20the%20treatment%20of%20glaucoma.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bmjuli.html