Brodie Duke | |
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| Born | Brodie Leonidas Duke September 17, 1846 Orange County, North Carolina, United States |
| Died | February 2, 1919 (aged 72) Durham, North Carolina, United States |
| Nationality | North American |
| Occupation | Tobacco entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1869–1893 |
| Known for | Semper Idem Duke of Durham W. Duke, Sons & Co. |
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| Relatives | James Buchanan Duke (half-brother) Benjamin Newton Duke (half-brother) |
Brodie Leonidas Duke (September 17, 1846 – February 2, 1919) was an American entrepreneur, often credited with starting the tobacco manufacturing industry in Durham, North Carolina.[1] Founder of Semper Idem, and co-founder of W. Duke, Sons & Co., Brodie produced and sold tobacco products across North Carolina for over 20 years. He mainly worked out of his property around Downtown Durham, including from his famous warehouse, the Brodie Duke Warehouse.
- ^ "Brodie Duke Obituary". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.