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Harland Sanders
American entrepreneur (1890-1980) who founded KFC.
The record
Harland Sanders was an American entrepreneur (1890-1980) who founded KFC. Born on 9 September 1890 in Henryville, Sanders died on 16 December 1980 in Louisville at the age of 90.
Sanders studied at La Salle Extension University. Honours include Kentucky Colonel, Horatio Alger Award and Cuban Pacification Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 52 languages, Harland Sanders is No. 2,250 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 9 September 1890, Henryville
- Died
- 16 December 1980, Louisville (aged 90)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Cook, restaurateur, entrepreneur
- Nickname
- Colonel Sanders
- Field
- Business
- Education
- La Salle Extension University
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 52
Did you know
90
Lived to 90.
9 Sep
Shares a birthday with Lila Downs and Luka Modrić.
52
Has a Wikipedia article in 52 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Kentucky Colonel1936
- Horatio Alger Award1965
- Cuban Pacification Medal
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