Asa Griggs Candler was an influential figure in the history of Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Villa Rica, GA on December 30, 1851, he was the co-founder of the Coca-Cola company and served as the city's 44th mayor from 1916 to 1919. His legacy lives on in the city of Atlanta and the Coca-Cola brand.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
Co-founder of the Coca-Cola company and Atlanta, Georgia's 44th mayor, serving from 1916 until 1919.
Before Fame
He owned a drugstore and produced medicines.
Trivia
He bought the formula for Coca-Cola in 1887 from its Inventor John Pemberton for $2,300.
Family Life
He had four children who all became involved in his real-estate Business.
Associated With
His name adorned the Candler Building in New York, which had a prominent role in the 1978 Superman movie with Christopher Reeve.
