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Sir Alfred Frederick Bird, Vanity Fair, Spy
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Sir Alfred Frederick Bird, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR ALFRED FREDERICK BIRD, 1st Baronet (1849-1922) British chemist, Conservative Party politician, food manufacturer and proprietor of Alfred Bird & Sons, a company founded by his father Alfred Bird, who was the inventor of baking powder and the powdered custard that bears his name. Caption: A Midland Imperialist Date: 1849 - 1922
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1849 Baking Chemist Conservative Custard Frederick Imperialist Inventor Manufacturer Midland Powder Powdered Proprietor Vanity 1922
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Sir Alfred Frederick Bird (1849-1922), a prominent figure in British industry and politics, is depicted in this portrait from Vanity Fair. Born into a family with a rich industrial heritage, Bird was the son of Alfred Bird, a pioneering chemist who is best known for inventing baking powder and the powdered custard that bears the Bird name. Bird's impressive career began in the family business, Alfred Bird & Sons, which had been founded by his father. He later became a prominent Conservative Party politician, representing the Midlands constituency. Bird's political beliefs were aligned with imperialist ideologies, reflecting the British Empire's global reach during this period. Despite his success in business and politics, Bird's achievements extended beyond these realms. He made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, publishing research on the properties of gases and their applications in industry. The image of Sir Alfred Frederick Bird captures the essence of a man who embodied the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and political influence during the early 20th century. His legacy continues to be celebrated in the annals of British history, as a testament to his remarkable accomplishments in various fields.
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