John "Doc" Pemberton, founder of Coke (jul 8, 1831 – aug 16, 1888)
Description:
John Stith Pemberton was an American pharmacist who is best known as the inventor of Coca-Cola. In May 1886, he developed an early version of a beverage that would later become world-famous as Coca-Cola, but sold his rights to the drink shortly before his death.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 8, 1831
aug 16, 1888
~ 57 years