John Harvey Kellogg

John Harvey Kellogg, M.D. (February 26, 1852 – December 14, 1943) was an American medical doctor in Battle Creek, Michigan, who ran a sanitarium using holistic methods, with a particular focus on nutrition, enemas and exercise. Kellogg was an advocate of vegetarianism and is best known for the invention of the breakfast cereal known as corn flakes with his brother, Will Keith Kellogg.He led in the establishment of the American Medical Missionary College. The College, founded in 1895, operated until 1910 when it merged with Illinois State University.

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John Harvey Kellogg
Birth dateFebruary 26, 1852
Birth place
Tyrone Township Livingston County Michigan , Tyrone New York
Religion
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Date of deathDecember 14, 1943
Place of death
Battle Creek Michigan
Education
New York University
Relatives
Known for
Battle Creek Sanitarium

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