Born
July 8, 1831
Knoxville, United States
Died
August 16, 1888
Atlanta, United States
Known for
American pharmacist, inventor of Coca-Cola
John Pemberton (1831–1888) was United States best known for American pharmacist, inventor of Coca-Cola.
John Stith Pemberton (July 8, 1831 – August 16, 1888) was an American pharmacist, chemist, and Confederate States Army officer. He is best known as the inventor of Coca-Cola, though he sold the rights to the formula for a small sum before his death. His creation began as an effort to find a cure for his morphine addiction.
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John Pemberton died on August 16, 1888 in Atlanta, United States, at the age of 57.
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John Pemberton was born in Knoxville, United States on July 8, 1831.
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John Pemberton is best known for American pharmacist, inventor of Coca-Cola.
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John Pemberton was 57 years old at the time of death.
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John Pemberton was from United States.
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