Duke, Benjamin Newton b. April 27, 1855 d. January 8, 1929 Tobacco and textile Magnate. Philanthropist. The older brother of James B. Duke , he is considered the "behind the scenes" link in the development of Duke University. He served as Vice-President to the family's large tobacco empire before establishing a textile factory in 1892. In 1905 he helped begin what became known as the Duke Power Company. Under his leadership the company became the leading...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo) Duke University Chapel, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
Duke, James Buchanan b. December 23, 1856 d. October 10, 1925 Tobacco Magnate. Philanthropist. At the age of twenty-eight "Buck" along with his brother Benjamin took over their father's fledgling tobacco company, developing it into a multi- million dollar empire. By the early 1890's they controlled almost half of America's tobacco industry. During the 1890's the family business expanded by entering into the textile industry and the energy business. Known...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo) Duke University Chapel, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
b. April 27, 1855 d. January 8, 1929