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John Stith Pemberton (8 July 1831 – 16 August 1888) was an American pharmacist and Confederate States Army veteran who is best known as the inventor of Coca-Cola. On 8 May 1886, he developed an early version of a beverage that would later become Coca-Cola, but sold its rights to the drink shortly before his death in 1888.
Learn about the origin, sustainability, and evolution of Coca-Cola, the world's most popular drink. Find out how Dr. John Pemberton created the syrup in 1886 and how it became a global icon.
Coca-Cola was developed in 1886 by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton. At the time it was introduced, the product contained cocaine from coca leaves and caffeine from kola nuts which together acted as a stimulant. The coca and the kola are the source of the product name, and led to Coca-Cola's promotion as a "healthy tonic".
History. 19th century historical origins. John Pemberton, the original creator of Coca-Cola. Believed to be the first coupon ever, this ticket for a free glass of Coca-Cola was first distributed in 1888 to help promote the drink. By 1913, the company had redeemed 8.5 million tickets. [7]
Learn how Coca-Cola was invented by a pharmacist in 1886 and became a global phenomenon. Discover the origins of the name, the formula, the advertising, and the controversies of the famous soft drink.
Asa Griggs Candler (born Dec. 30, 1851, near Villa Rica, Ga., U.S.—died March 12, 1929, Atlanta, Ga.) was a U.S. soft-drink manufacturer who developed Coca-Cola. Born on a farm, Candler studied medicine, became a pharmacist, and developed a prosperous wholesale drug business.
Learn how Coca-Cola was created by a local pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886 and became a global phenomenon. Find out who named it, who advertised it and who owned it in the early days.
