Percy Lavon Julian

Percy Lavon Julian (April 11, 1899 – April 19, 1975) was an American research chemist and a well known scientist in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants. His works would lead to the invention of birth control pills. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama.

Percy Lavon Julian
Born(1899-04-11)April 11, 1899
DiedApril 19, 1975(1975-04-19) (aged 76)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materDePauw University (BA)
Harvard University (MS)
University of Vienna (PhD)
OccupationChemist
Spouse(s)Anna Roselle Johnson
(1901-1994)
ChildrenPercy Lavon Julian, Jr.
(1940–2008)
Faith Roselle Julian
(1944– )
Parent(s)Elizabeth Lena Adams
(1878–1926)
James Sumner Julian
(1871–1951)

Julian died in Waukegan, Illinois from liver cancer, aged 76.[1]

References

  1. Dr. Percy Julian, Chemist, Dies. April 22, 1975. "Dr. Percy Lavon Julian, 76, an internationally known organic chemist and noted civil rights leader, died Saturday in St. Theresa's Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois.".