Benjamin Newton Duke | |
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Born | Durham, North Carolina, U.S. | April 25, 1855
Died | January 8, 1929 New York City, U.S. | (aged 73)
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) |
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.