James Duke was an influential American tobacco and electric power magnate in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of the American tobacco industry, co-founding the American Tobacco Company, which dominated the market. Additionally, his philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and healthcare, led to the establishment of Duke University and significant contributions to medical research. His legacy continues to impact both business and philanthropy today.
James, Duke of York, is the proprietor of the New York Colony and the brother of King Charles II.
he helped James duke of york in the war and was rewarded a land which is now new Jersey he was co-founder.
He was the brother to the king and was able to take NY from the Dutch to establish an English colony.
James Oglethorpe and the duke of york
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James A. Duke was born in 1929.
James 'Red' Duke was born in 1928.
James Duke of York was a catholic like his mother.
No, Duke University was named by James Buchanan Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Doris Duke, however, was James Duke's daughter and was highly affiliated with the university.
James B. Duke House was created in 1912.
James Buchanan Duke died on 1925-10-10.
James Buchanan Duke was born on 1856-12-23.
Actually James Buchanan did not found Duke University. Duke was founded in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers. It moved to Durham in 1892. But James Buchanan established the Duke Endowment, prompting the university to change its name in 1924.
James, Duke of York, brother of King Charles I and subsequently King James II? 1633.
Daryl Duke's birth name is Daryl James Duke.
Brandon Duke's birth name is James Brandon Duke.
James Duke has written: 'Anesthesia Secrets' 'How to Be a Working Actor' 'Anesthesia Pearls'