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