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Schmidt, Frederick Sanders - Fred Sanders Biography
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Schmidt, Frederick Sanders

Born
7/1/1848
Birthplace
Baden, Germany
Titles and Honors
Known as originator of the ice cream soda
Education
Chicago Business College
Notes
Returned to Germany after college earning his passage as a ship's baker. In Karlsruhe, he apprenticed himself to a large bakery and confectionery firm. Three years later he opend his own shop in Frankfurt, Germany.
Occupation
6/17/1875 - Opened first store at Woodward and State
Founder of Sanders
Spouse
Rosa Konrad
Nationality
Germany

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