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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rockefeller_familyRockefeller family - Wikipedia

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   The Rockefeller family (/ ˈ r ɒ k ə f ɛ l ər / ROCK-ə-fell-ər) is an American industrial, political, and banking family that owns one of the world's largest fortunes.

2. www.britannica.com › money › John-D-RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller | Biography, Industry, Philanthropy, Facts, &...

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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 ...

3. www.biography.com › business-leaders › john-d-rockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller - Quotes, Facts & Robber Baron - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · John D. Rockefeller was the head of the Standard Oil Company and one of the world's richest men. He used his fortune to fund ongoing philanthropic causes.

4. www.pbs.org › wgbh › americanexperienceBiography: John D. Rockefeller, Senior | American Experience | ...

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   Biography: John D. Rockefeller, Senior. John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Rockefeller Archive Center. John D. Rockefeller was born July 8, 1839, in Richford, New York, about midway between...

5. www.rockefellerfoundation.orgRockefeller Foundation - RF | Home

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   Since 1913, The Rockefeller Foundation and its partners have made big bets to break down barriers to progress and improve billions of lives with advances in public health, food, energy, and finance. Here are our stories:

6. www.rockefellercenter.comRockefeller Center | NYC's Famous Cultural Landmark & Observation...

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   Use #RockefellerCenter. Discover Rockefeller Center's must-see NYC attractions this spring. There's so much to explore including Top of the Rock and the best shopping and dining in Manhattan.

7. rockarch.org › resources › about-the-rockefellersJohn D. Rockefeller, 1839-1937 | Rockefeller Archive Center

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   John Davison Rockefeller (JDR) was the guiding force behind the creation and development of the Standard Oil Company, which grew to dominate the oil industry and became one of the first big trusts in the United States, thus engendering much controversy and opposition regarding its business practices and form of organization. JDR also was one of ...