Julia Child

By:Aubrey Travis

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Birthday/Place of Birth

Julia was born on August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California.

Early Life

As a child Julia was full of energy. She loved adventure and was fearless. She was lucky to grow up in a wealthy family. She lived in a huge house and had a summer house too. She had a brother and a sister. Julia was very good at softball.

What Am I Famous For?

Julia is famous for being a chef on television. She went to Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris where she became a master chef. Julia wrote many cookbooks. Her most famous cookbook was Mastering the Art of French Cooking. She also had several popular cooking shows.

Interesting Facts

She lived in New york City and she loved city life.

Interesting Facts

She always dreamed of becoming a writer, but instead when she met her husband Paul she learned how to cook. This became her most favorite thing to do and she was really good at it.

Interesting Facts

She didn’t get married until she was 34 years old. She married Paul Child.

Interesting Facts

President George W. Bush awards Julia the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003.

Interesting Facts

Julia always ended all her shows by saying “Bon Appetit.”

Timeline

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Graduates from Smith College with degree in history.

Moves to Cambridge Massachusetts.

The french chef ooking show began.

1934

1961

1966

She retires to California.

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Information On My Death

She died at the age of 92 on August 13, 2004.

Source

Ederds, Geoff ,Who was Julia Child?, Grosset and dunlap 2015.