Washington Duke

GPTKB entity

Properties (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Person
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Duke_University
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Methodist_Church
gptkbp:born May 1, 1820
gptkbp:burialPlace Maplewood Cemetery
gptkbp:businessModel gptkb:Duke_Tobacco_Company
gptkbp:children gptkb:A._D._Duke
gptkb:B._N._Duke
gptkb:R._L._Duke
gptkbp:contribution Philanthropy in education
gptkbp:descendant Duke family
gptkbp:died January 14, 1905
gptkbp:education Self-taught
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Duke_University
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Washington Duke
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Southern_United_States_tobacco_industry
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Duke_University
gptkbp:influencedBy Methodist teachings
gptkbp:knownFor Founding_Duke_University
gptkbp:legacy Duke family philanthropy
gptkbp:nationality American
Caucasian
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:Duke_University
gptkbp:occupation Tobacco manufacturer
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Sarah_Duke
gptkb:William_Duke
gptkbp:philanthropy Community development
Cultural heritage preservation
Disaster relief
Economic development
Research funding
Crisis intervention services
Public education
Scholarships
Social services
Youth programs
Civic engagement
Public works
Cultural initiatives
Community support
Job training programs
Public health initiatives
Environmental initiatives
Education funding
Historical preservation
Health education programs
Cultural exchange programs
Legal aid services
Mental health support
Arts funding
Library funding
International development projects
Food security initiatives
Elderly care initiatives
Civic leadership training
Substance abuse programs
Housing initiatives
Veterans support
Disability support programs
Church funding
Women's initiatives
Minority support
Healthcare_support
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Durham,_North_Carolina
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Caroline_Duke