Julia Child
American cooking personality (1912–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Julia Carolyn Child (née McWilliams;[2] August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality. She is recognized for bringing French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.
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Born | Julia Carolyn McWilliams (1912-08-15)August 15, 1912 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Died | August 13, 2004(2004-08-13) (aged 91) Montecito, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Neptune Memorial Reef |
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Years active | 1935–2004 |
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Cooking style | French |
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Awards | Meritorious Civilian Service Award Legion of Honour – Knight (2000) |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service branch | Office of Strategic Services |
Service years | 1942–1945 |
Rank | CAF–7[1] |
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