"Colonel" Harland David Sanders (September 9, 1890 – December 16, 1980) was an American restaurateur who founded the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) fast food chain.
He had a flair for promotion and a dedication to providing quality fast food. His likeness appears on their boxes to this day, and a stylized graphic of his face is a trademark of the corporation.
A foundation he established in his later years aids charities and funds scholarships with more than a million dollars in grants a year.