John Pemberton

Profession: Pharmacist and Inventor of Coca-Cola

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Biography: After being wounded in the American Civil War, Pemberton invented Coca-Cola, the world's most ubiquitous soft drink.

Originally intended as a substitute to morphine, he sold the rights to the drink shortly before his death at age 55.

Born: July 8, 1831
Birthplace: Knoxville, Georgia, USA
Star Sign: Cancer

Died: August 16, 1888 (aged 57)
Cause of Death: Stomach cancer