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2 unusual facts about Alexis A. Julien


Alexis A. Julien

He visited the islands of Bonaire, Curaçao and Aruba in the West Indies (1881–1882), and investigated the guano deposits and geology of these islands.

In 1860 he went to the guano island of Sombrero as resident chemist, and continued there until 1864, also making studies of its geology and natural history, especially of its birds and land shells.


God's House Tower

Opposite the gateway, in Winkle Street, is the only other remaining substantial part of the original hospital, the Church of St. Julien.


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