Asa Griggs Candleri
Born 30 Dec 1851

Candler was an Atlanta pharmacist and drug wholesaler who bought up the rights to John Pemberton's Coca-Cola formula between 1888 and 1891, and incorporated The Coca-Cola Company in 1892, at forty. His contribution was the business, not the drink: aggressive advertising, coupons for free samples,…

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