Alfred Bird
Alfred Bird | |
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| Born | 1811 |
| Died | 15 December 1878 Kings Norton, Birmingham, England |
| Resting place | Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Inventing egg-free custard and baking powder |
| Children | Son: Alfred Frederick Bird |
Alfred Bird (1811 – 15 December 1878) was an English food manufacturer and chemist. He was born in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, England in 1811 and was later a pupil at King Edward's School, Birmingham. He was the inventor of a series of food products, most notably egg-free custard and baking powder. His father was a lecturer in astronomy at Eton College. His son Alfred Frederick Bird continued to develop the business after his father's death.