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Harland Sanders

This stylized likeness of the Colonel serves as the logo and mascot of his restaurant chain.
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This stylized likeness of the Colonel serves as the logo and mascot of his restaurant chain.

Harland David Sanders (September 9, 1890 - December 16, 1980), better known as Colonel Sanders, was the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. His picture appears on their boxes to this day, and a stylized cartoon version of his face is a trademark of the corporation.

Harland Sanders was born on September 9, 1890 in Henryville, Indiana. He was an honorary Kentucky Colonel, and he also appeared in many of his company's television commercials. Sanders died at the age of 90 on December 16, 1980, and was buried in his famous white suit and bow tie in the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.

A cartoon version of Colonel Sanders appears in the company's more recent television commercials.




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