Augustus Jackson
Inventor, Deceased Person
1808 – 1852
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Who was Augustus Jackson?
Augustus Jackson was an African-American candy confectioner from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jackson served as a chef in the White House during the 1820s. He left his job in the capital to return to his hometown and establish a successful ice cream business. Around 1832, he not only created multiple ice cream recipes but also invented a superior technique to manufacture ice cream.
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- Born
- Apr 16, 1808
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 11, 1852
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on July 23, 2013
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