Asa Griggs Candler
1851 – 1929

Asa Griggs Candler

American mayor and businessman (1851-1929)

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Born
1851-12-30, Villa Rica
Died
1929-03-12
Birthplace state
Georgia

Biography

Asa Griggs Candler was born on 30 December 1851 in Villa Rica, Georgia, and died on 12 March 1929. In 1888 he purchased the Coca-Cola recipe from chemist John Stith Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia, for $2300. He founded the Coca-Cola Company in 1892 and developed it as a major company.

Occupation

Asa Griggs Candler is recorded as a entrepreneur and a politician, born in Georgia (1851–1929).

Connections to Georgia

Asa Griggs Candler was born in Villa Rica, Georgia in 1851. Explore other notable figures from Georgia, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Asa Griggs Candler

Who was Asa Griggs Candler?
Asa Griggs Candler was American mayor and businessman (1851-1929), born in Georgia (1851 – 1929).
When and where was Asa Griggs Candler born?
Asa Griggs Candler was born on 1851-12-30 in Villa Rica.
When did Asa Griggs Candler die?
Asa died on 1929-03-12.
What was Asa Griggs Candler known for?
Asa Griggs Candler is recorded as a entrepreneur and a politician.
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