Edmond Albius (1829-1880)

Edmond Albius (1829-1880)

by NielsenEuellA. | Sep 13, 2020 | African American History, People

Edmond Albius was born a slave in 1829, in St. Suzanne, on the island Réunion. His mother died during childbirth, and he never knew his father. In his youth he was sent to work for Botanist Fereol Bellier-Beaumont. The vanilla plant was flourishing in Mexico, and by...