Duncan Hines (March 26, 1880 – March 15, 1959) was an American author and food critic who produced restaurant ratings for travelers. He branched out to marketing food under his name, which continues as a brand in the present.
Early life, family and education
Hines was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the son of a former Confederate soldier. His mother died when he was four years old, and he was raised by his grandmother.[1]
Hines attended Bowling Green Business University, which later merged with what is now Western Kentucky University.[2] He worked in the American West for Wells Fargo and other companies before settling in Chicago, Illinois.[1]