Mariani was born on 17 December 1838 on the island of Corsica in France.

His contribution was to introduce the coca leaf indirectly to the general public.

Mariani imported tons of coca leaves and used an extract from them in many products.

Mariani was also awarded with a medal of appreciation from Pope Leo XIII.

Aymon de Lestrange Coca Wine: Angelo Mariani’s Miraculous Elixir and the Birth of Modern Advertising, Park Street Press (VT), 2018