Colonel Sanders

Full Name: Harland David Sanders
Profession: Businessman and Restaurateur

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Biography: Colonel Sanders was an American businessman, known as the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, for which his image still serves as the brand's symbol. Later in his life, Sanders was critical of what KFC had become and particularly thought the quality of food had been sacrificed for profits.

While Sanders worked early in his career as a lawyer, his reputation was destroyed after he fell into a courtroom brawl with his own client. After this he worked odd jobs until the Shell Oil Company offered him a service station; it was here that he first started serving chicken dishes.

By July 1940, the 'secret recipe' for which KFC would be so famous was finalised, with which Sanders cooked his chicken in a pressure fryer. He first franchised this recipe with Pete Harman to start a branch in Utah.

After Sanders' initial restaurant declined due to the building of an interstate highway, he travelled around the United States seeking further franchisees. This eventually snowballed into the hugely successful business which is known around the world today.

Born: September 9, 1890
Birthplace: Henryville, Indiana, USA

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo

Died: December 16, 1980 (aged 90)
Cause of Death: Complications from pneumonia and leukemia