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John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (January 29, 1874 – May 11, 1960) was an American financier and philanthropist. Rockefeller was the fifth child and only son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller.
Apr 2, 2014 · Synopsis. Born on January 29, 1874, in Cleveland, Ohio, John D. Rockefeller Jr. was a prominent American philanthropist and heir to the family fortune created by father John D....
May 9, 2024 · John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (born January 29, 1874, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.—died May 11, 1960, Tucson, Arizona) was an American philanthropist, the only son of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., and heir to the Rockefeller fortune, who built Rockefeller Center in New York City and was instrumental in the decision to locate the United Nations in that city.
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Image Credit. Birthday: January 29, 1874 ( Aquarius) Born In: Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Quick Facts. Also Known As: John Davison Rockefeller Jr. Died At Age: 86. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (m. 1901–1948), Martha Baird Rockefeller (m. 1951–1960) father: John D. Rockefeller. mother: Laura Spelman Rockefeller.
Junior was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 29, 1874 — the youngest of four, and the only son born to the founder of Standard Oil. Along with sisters Alta, Bessie, and Edith, he was educated...
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resources. about the rockefellers. john d rockefeller jr. John Davison Rockefeller, Jr. (JDR Jr.) was a philanthropist who gave more than $537 million to educational, religious, cultural, medical, and civic projects.
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio. Date of Birth: January 29, 1874. Place of Death: Tucson, Arizona. Date of Death: May 11, 1960. Place of Burial: Tarrytown, NY. Cemetery Name: Rockefeller Family Cemetery at Kykuit. "I believe that every right implies a responsibility, every opportunity an obligation, every possession a duty."
