John Y. Brown Jr.
55th governor of Kentucky (1933-2022) · United States · Politicians · Died at 88
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Something wrong?John Young Brown Jr. was an American politician and entrepreneur from Kentucky. He served as the 55th governor of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983, and built Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) into a multimillion-dollar restaurant chain.
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Hubie Brown coached the Kentucky Colonels to the ABA championship in 1975.
John and Phyllis Brown circa 1981
The Kentucky Governor's Mansion underwent a significant renovation during Brown's term
Governor and Mrs. John Y. Brown, with C.V. Whitney and Marylou Whitney.
Lt. Gov. Martha Layne Collins acted as governor for more than 500 days of Brown's term.
Singer Kenny Rogers collaborated with Brown to launch Kenny Rogers Roasters in 1991.
Brown Jr. in 2011Family
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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2022 · aged 88
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