Benjamin Newton Duke

Benjamin Newton Duke
Born(1855-04-25)April 25, 1855
DiedJanuary 8, 1929(1929-01-08) (aged 73)
OccupationTobacco entrepreneur
Known forAmerican Tobacco Company
Duke Energy
SpouseSarah Pearson Angier
ChildrenMary Lillian Duke
Angier Buchanan Duke
Parents
RelativesJames 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.