- Born
- September 9, 1890
- Died
- December 16, 1980 (aged 90)
- Known as
- cook, restaurateur, entrepreneur, brand ambassador, writer
Harland David Sanders, commonly known as Colonel Sanders, was an American entrepreneur and founder of fast food chicken restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). He later acted as the company's brand ambassador and symbol. His name and image are still symbols of the company today.
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