James Buchanan Duke

For the U.S. president, see James Buchanan.

James Buchanan Duke
Born(1856-12-23)December 23, 1856
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 1925(1925-10-10) (aged 68)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeDuke University
OccupationTobacco entrepreneur
Known forAmerican Tobacco Company
Spouses
Lillian Fletcher McCredy
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(m. 1904; div. 1906)​
    Nanaline Holt Inman
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    (m. 1907)​
    ChildrenDoris Duke
    Parents
    • Washington Duke (father)
    • Artelia Roney (mother)
    RelativesBenjamin Newton Duke (brother)
    Mary Duke Lyons (sister)
    Brodie Duke (half-brother)

    James Buchanan Duke (December 23, 1856 – October 10, 1925) was an American tobacco and electric power industrialist best known for the invention of modern cigarette manufacture and marketing techniques,[1] and his involvement with Duke University. He was the founder of the American Tobacco Company in 1890.

    1. ^ Kremer, William (November 13, 2012). "James Buchanan Duke: Father of the Modern Cigarette". BBC News. Archived from the original on April 20, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
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