James Buchanan Duke Net Worth

James Buchanan Duke was an American tobacco industrialist born on December 23, 1856 in Durham, NC. He is best known for revolutionizing the cigarette industry by creating modern cigarette manufacturing and marketing techniques. He was a major philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to various causes, including Duke University, which was named in his honor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 23, 1856
Birth Place Durham, NC
Age 163 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 10, 1925 (age 68)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

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About

U.S. tobacco industrialist known for the creation of modern cigarette Manufacturing and marketing.

Before Fame

He worked for his father's tobacco company.

Trivia

His family's name adorned Duke University thanks to millions of dollars he donated before and after his death.

Family Life

His daughter Doris received $100 million upon his death when she was 12, making her the richest girl in the world at the time.

Associated With

He and George Washington both owned tobacco plantations.