James Buchanan Duke
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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.
