James Buchanan Duke
(1856-1925)

American businessman (1856-1925) – James Buchanan Duke was born in Durham (County seat of Durham County, North Carolina, United States) on December 23rd, 1856 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on October 10th, 1925 at the age of 68. Today James Buchanan Duke would be 167 years old.

Age

how old was James Buchanan Duke when he died?

James Buchanan Duke died in 1925 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 23rd, 1856 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Durham County seat of Durham County, North Carolina, United States
Death Date	October 10th, 1925 (Saturday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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James Buchanan Duke

Birthday

When was James Buchanan Duke born?

James Buchanan Duke was born on December 23rd, 1856.

Death

When did James Buchanan Duke die?

James Buchanan Duke died on October 10th, 1925 at the age of 68 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today James Buchanan Duke would be 167 years old.