Don Cenobio Sauza

Don Cenobio Sauza
Born(1842-10-30)October 30, 1842
Jalisco, Mexico
DiedFebruary 15, 1909(1909-02-15) (aged 66)
Guadalajara, Mexico
Occupation(s)Tequila Distiller, Founder of Sauza Tequila

Don Cenobio Sauza (October 30, 1842 February 15, 1909), known as the "Father of Tequila," was one of the earliest and longest lasting distillers of the tequila spirit founding the Sauza Tequila distillery – La Perseverancia – in 1873.