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Apr 3, 2024 · John D. Rockefeller (born July 8, 1839, Richford, New York, U.S.—died May 23, 1937, Ormond Beach, Florida) was an American industrialist and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry and was the first great U.S. business trust. He is the major historical figure behind the famed Rockefeller family ...
John D. Rockefeller's painting by John Singer Sargent in 1917 Rockefeller had a long and controversial career in the oil industry followed by a long career in philanthropy. His image is an amalgam of all of these experiences and the many ways he was viewed by his contemporaries.
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Apr 9, 2010 · John D. Rockefeller: Early Years and Family . John Davison Rockefeller, the son of a traveling salesman, was born on July 8, 1839, in Richford, New York.Industrious even as a boy, the future oil ...
Apr 2, 2014 · John D. Rockefeller was the head of the Standard Oil Company and one of the world's richest men. ... thanks to favorable economic/industry conditions and Rockefeller’s drive to streamline the ...
4 days ago · Vikki Velasquez. Billionaire John D. Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 to May 23, 1937) continues to rank as one of the richest men in modern times. He rose from modest beginnings to become the founder of ...
Jul 10, 2019 · The Founder of Standard Oil Company. John D. Rockefeller (July 8, 1839–May 23, 1937) was an astute businessman who became America’s first billionaire in 1916. In 1870, Rockefeller founded Standard Oil Company, which eventually became a domineering monopoly in the oil industry. Rockefeller’s leadership in Standard Oil brought him great ...
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