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Harland Sanders
(1890-1980)
American entrepreneur
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Colonel Harland David Sanders (September 9, 1890 – December 16, 1980) was an American businessman, best known for founding fast food chicken restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (also known as KFC) and later acting as the company's brand ambassador and symbol. His name and image are still symbols of the company. The title "colonel" is an honorific title, the highest awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Kentucky Colonel, and is not a military rank, the Governor of Kentucky bestows the honor of a colonel's commission, by issuance of letters patent.

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Born Harland David Sanders
9 September 1890
Shelbyville, Indiana, USA
Died
16 December 1980 (aged 90)
Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA
Zodiac Virgo
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  • Margaret Josephine
    Margaret Josephine info 1st child with Josephine King Female b. 29 Mar 1910 Age: 115 1910- Celebrity Baby
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    Harland David Jr info 2nd child with Josephine King Male b. 23 Apr 1912 Age: 113 1912- Celebrity Baby
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