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Robert C. Baker

1921-12-29 – 2006-03-13

Life & Legacy

Robert Carl Baker (December 29, 1921 – March 13, 2006) was an American food scientist, professor, and inventor. He invented the chicken nugget and was responsible for many other poultry-related inventions. For his contributions to poultry sciences, he was inducted into the American Poultry Hall of Fame.

Occupation & Career

university teacher, inventor

Education

Cornell University; Pennsylvania State University; Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Purdue University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists

Employer

Cornell University

Education & Institutions

Cornell University · Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences · Pennsylvania State University · Purdue University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q197716 — wikidata View source

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