Who Invented the Sandwich?

Answer 1

The Earl of Sandwich, at least I think. Lets see what Wikpedia says(oh look, the Earl IS there):

The first form of sandwich is attributed to the ancient Jewish sage Hillel the Elder, who is said to have put meat from the Paschal lamb and bitter herbs inside matzo (or flat,unleavened bread) during Passover.

During the Middle Ages, thick slabs of coarse bread, called "trenchers", were used as plates. After a meal, the food-soaked trencher was fed to a dog, less fortunate beggars, or eaten by the diner. Trenchers were the harbingers of open-face sandwiches.[2]


The first written usage of the word appeared in Edward Gibbon's journal, in longhand, referring to "bits of cold meat" as a 'Sandwich.' It was named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English aristocrat, although he was neither the inventor nor sustainer of the food. It is said that Lord Sandwich was fond of this form of food because it allowed him to continue playing cards, particularly cribbage, while eating without getting his cards greasy from eating meat with his bare hands.

The Earldom refers to the English town of Sandwich in Kent — from the Old English Sandwic, meaning "sand place".

Answer 2

The Earl of Sandwich

Answer 3

bluesea is right,but...
If the English claim to have invented the sandwich, the French disagree, saying that long before the word sandwich came into use, it was common for workers in the field and those going on a journey to take with them meat or fish between two slices of black bread.

Today the Americans in particular pile their sandwiches high with more than just meat or fish. Stacked sandwiches may be said to have begun with the "Dagwood," named for Dagwood Bumstead, the husband of the title character in Chic Young's comic strip, "Blondie." Another kind of stacked sandwich is made in long rolls rather than square bread slices, and they are called variously "submarines," "poor boys," "heroes," and "hoagies."

The grilled cheese sandwich might be said to be a variation of a French recipe, the "Croque Monsieur," which has been around since early in the 20th century. According to the Larousse Gastronomique it is made by taking two slices of bread, buttered on one side only, with ham and cheese in the center, and frying the sandwich in clarified butter. Today it is often broiled with bechamel sauce on top. A "Croque Madame" is topped with a fried egg. Some say that the grilled cheese sandwich was further refined in San Francisco in the 1950's into what is called the "Monte Cristo." It is made by placing slices of swiss or gruyere cheese, ham and turkey between two slices of white bread, then dipped in an egg and milk batter, fried in butter, and served with a spoonful of currant jelly on the side.

Answer 4

the Earl of Sandwich was a compulsive gambler & rather than leave the table he had the servents prepare slices of bread with cold roast meats between, for himself & fellow players.,

Answer 5

its been attributed to the earl of sandwich.

Answer 6

The lord and lady Doooshbag.

Ooops, wrong one.

Answer 7

a human being

Answer 8

i did!