Asa Griggs Candler

Quick Facts

Full Name	Asa Griggs Candler
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Dec 30, 1851(1851-12-30)
Age	173
Date Of Death	March 12, 1929, Atlanta, GA
Birthplace	Villa Rica
Country	United States
Horoscope	Capricorn

Asa Griggs Candler Biography

Asa Griggs Candler is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on December 30, 1851 in Villa Rica, United States. Co- founder of the Coca-Cola company and Atlanta, Georgia’s 44th mayor, serving from 1916 until 1919.

His name adorned the Candler Building in New York, which had a prominent role in the 1978 Superman movie with Christopher Reeve.

He had four children who all became involved in his real-estate business.

Asa Griggs Candler Net Worth

Asa Griggs Candler is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Asa Griggs Candler 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He owned a drugstore and produced medicines.

He bought the formula for Coca-Cola in 1887 from its inventor John Pemberton for $2,300.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Asa Griggs Candler Dating?

According to our records, Asa Griggs Candler married to Lucy Elizabeth Howard. As of December 1, 2023, Asa Griggs Candler’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Asa Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Asa Griggs Candler celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Asa Griggs Candler

1. Asa Griggs Candler was born on December 30, 1851.
2. He founded Coca-Cola in 1886.
3. Candler served as the mayor of Atlanta from 1916-1919.
4. His net worth at the time of his death was $50 million.
5. Candler donated land for Emory University’s campus in Atlanta.
6. He purchased a large share of The Atlanta Journal newspaper in 1900.
7. Candler helped establish the Georgia Institute of Technology.
8. In 1929, he established the Candlers Mountain Training Camp for Boys.
9. Candler was a philanthropist and donated to various causes throughout his life.
10. He died on March 12, 1929, at the age of 77.

Does the Candler family still own Coca-Cola?

The Candler family sold its stake in Coca-Cola back in 1919 and turned to real estate development. The family is responsible for several iconic Atlanta- area landmarks and remains well-known in the wealthy suburb of Sandy Springs.

Why did Asa Griggs Candler buy Coca-Cola?

A druggist in 1888, Asa Griggs Candler met John Stith Pemberton and was intrigued by a sweet, carbonated drink he had developed. Candler bought the Coca-Cola recipe from Pemberton, for an amount rumored to be $2,300. The drink was derived from brewed coca leaves, as well as caffeine, carbonated water, and sugar.

What is Asa Griggs Candler religion?

Religion. Asa was a member of the Atlanta First United Methodist Church at 360 Peachtree Street.

What did Asa Candler do with Coca-Cola?

Candler formed a Georgia corporation named The Coca-Cola Company. Initial capitalization was $100,000. The trademark “Coca-Cola,” used in the marketplace since 1886, was registered in the United States Patent Office on January 31, 1893. (Registration has been renewed periodically.)

Who owns Coca-Cola now?

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