John Pemberton
1831 – 1888

John Pemberton

American pharmacist, inventor of Coca-Cola (1831-1888)

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Born
1831-07-08, Knoxville
Died
1888-08-16
Birthplace state
Georgia

Biography

John Pemberton was born in Knoxville, Georgia in 1831 and worked in the pharmaceutical industry as an inventor and businessperson. On May 8, 1886, he developed an early version of a beverage that would later become Coca-Cola, and sold the rights to Asa Griggs Candler for roughly 2,300 dollars before his death in 1888.

Occupation

John Pemberton is recorded as a pharmaceutical industry, a inventor and a businessperson, born in Georgia (1831–1888).

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Frequently asked about John Pemberton

Who was John Pemberton?
John Pemberton was American pharmacist, inventor of Coca-Cola (1831-1888), born in Georgia (1831 – 1888).
When and where was John Pemberton born?
John Pemberton was born on 1831-07-08 in Knoxville.
When did John Pemberton die?
John died on 1888-08-16.
What was John Pemberton known for?
John Pemberton is recorded as a pharmaceutical industry, a inventor and a businessperson.
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