Sylvester Graham

The Reverend Sylvester Graham
Wood engraving of Graham, 1880
Born	July 5, 1794 Suffield, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	September 11, 1851(1851-09-11) (aged 57) Northampton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Presbyterian minister, dietary reformer
Spouse	Sarah Earl
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Sylvester Graham (July 5, 1794 – September 11, 1851) was an American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer known for his emphasis on vegetarianism, the temperance movement, and eating whole-grain bread. His preaching inspired the graham flour, graham bread, and graham cracker products.^{[1]: 29 [2]} Graham is often referred to as the "Father of Vegetarianism" in the United States of America.^{[1]: 15 [3]}