Benjamin Newton Duke
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Benjamin Newton Duke (April 25, 1855 – January 8, 1929) was an American tobacco, textile and energy industrialist and philanthropist. He served as vice-president at American Tobacco Company, being also founder of Duke Energy.
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Born | (1855-04-25)April 25, 1855 Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | January 8, 1929(1929-01-08) (aged 73) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Tobacco entrepreneur |
Known for | American Tobacco Company Duke Energy |
Spouse | Sarah Pearson Angier |
Children | Mary Lillian Duke Angier Buchanan Duke |
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Relatives | James Buchanan Duke (brother) Brodie Duke (half-brother) |
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