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Joseph Favre, Swiss chef (died 1903)

Historical image related to Joseph Favre, Swiss chef (died 1903) from February 17, 1849

Joseph Favre

Swiss chef and socialist (1849–1903)

Joseph Favre was a Swiss chef who worked in Switzerland, France, Germany, and England. Although he initially only received primary education because of his humble origins, as an adult he attended science and nutrition classes at the University of Geneva, and eventually published…
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February 17

Day of the year

February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 317 days remain until the end of the year.
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