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

His parents sent him to school in Montgomery, AL, but there were no educational opportunities for black people beyond a certain grade in Montgomery.  While in school, however, Percy was encouraged to go to DePauw University (which is in Greencastle, Indiana) to continue his studies.