Bacardi, Facundo, Don

1814 - Don Facundo Bacardí Massó was born in Sitges (Catalonia).

1830 - He settled in Cuba.

1844 - In Santiago, he became the owner of a mercantile shop.

1852 - Began to experiment with the process of distilling rum  or sugar-cane brandy, until he was able to obtain a much milder drink.

1862 - Established the  eponym of Bacardi rum distillery and constituted the firm Bacardi.

1872 - He turned the management of the company over to his sons Emilio and Facundo Bacardí Moreau.

1890 - The son José and son in law Enrique Schueg would become partners in the firm.