Jack Daniel
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Jack Daniel Net Worth

Jack Daniel was an American businessman born on September 5, 1850 in Lynchburg, TN. He is best known for distilling his own line of Tennessee whiskey, which later became the famous Jack Daniel's brand. He was a pioneer in the whiskey industry and his legacy continues to this day.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 5, 1850
Birth Place Lynchburg, TN
Age 169 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 10, 1911 (age 61)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

About

American businessman best known for distilling his own line of Tennessee whiskey, which later expanded into the famed Jack Daniel's brand.

Before Fame

His distillery was first licensed in 1866, but this was later challenged by Peter Krass in the 2004 biography Blood & Whiskey: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel, who said it was 1875.

Trivia

He died from blood poisoning. A Common urban legend, that he was poisoned after cutting open his foot kicking his safe, was featured on 1000 Ways to Die on Spike Television. This story has been proven false. 

Family Life

He was born the youngest of 10 children. His parents were Calaway and Lucinda Daniel. He was close to his nephew Lem Motlow and gave him the distillery in 1907.

Associated With

His company sponsored the Richard Childress car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, which had Dale Earnhardt as one of the drivers.

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