Historedia
Person

Asa Griggs Candler

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1886–1889

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Asa Griggs Candler, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Event of 1886: American pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton invents a carbonated beverage that will b

    1886–1888

    Role: Owner

    1. 1886 · AtlantaDevelopment of Coca-Cola

      Pemberton developed a non-alcoholic beverage in 1886 to comply with Atlanta's temperance laws, replacing his alcoholic French Wine Coca.

    2. May 8, 1886 · Jacob's PharmacyFirst Sales at Jacob's Pharmacy

      The beverage was first sold on May 8, 1886, at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta for five cents per glass.

    3. April 14 - August 30, 1888 · AtlantaTransfer of Ownership Rights

      Pemberton sold ownership rights to Asa Griggs Candler in 1888, who later became the sole proprietor of the brand.

  2. Coca-Cola's business incorporated as the Pemberton Medicine Company

    1889

    Role: Businessman who acquired ownership rights and incorporated the business

    1. January 1889 · Atlanta, GeorgiaIncorporation as Pemberton Medicine Company

      The business was incorporated as the Pemberton Medicine Company in Atlanta in January 1889, preceding the 1892 establishment of the Coca-Cola Company.

    2. May 1889 · Atlanta, GeorgiaCandler's Claim to Full Ownership

      By May 1889, Asa Griggs Candler claimed full ownership of the Coca-Cola beverage, having invested $2,300 in the enterprise.

Sources

  1. Coca-Cola Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  2. Asa Griggs Candler Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  3. The Coca-Cola Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06