Was Percy Lavon Julian a chemist?
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Was Percy Lavon Julian a chemist?
Percy Lavon Julian:
Percy Lavon Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1899. His paternal grandfather had been a slave and his father worked for the United States Post Office. Julian's mother was a teacher. His parents were determined that their children receive college educations and Julian eventually became one of the first African-Americans to earn a PhD.
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View this answerYes, Percy Lavon Julian was a chemist. He earned a BA in chemistry from DePauw University, an MS from Harvard University, and a PhD from the...
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Chapter 1 / Lesson 13Learn who Percy Lavon Julian was. Explore his education as a Black American and discover Julian's natural remedy inventions that continue to be used today.