Colonel Sanders
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About
Born Harland David Sanders, he was an American businessman and entrepreneur, best known for building his Kentucky Fried Chicken cafe into a fast-food empire.
Before Fame
He worked as a farmer, salesman, steamboat pilot, and railroad fireman.
Trivia
He sold KFC to John Y. Brown Jr., Jack Massey, and a group of investors for $2 million in 1964.
Family Life
He fathered four children with his first wife Josephine King. His great great granddaughter is Genevieve Przybelski.
Associated With
His Colonel Sanders persona has been portrayed in TV ads by comedians Darrell Hammond and Norm MacDonald.
