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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.

   • Founder: Johann Peter Rockefeller
   • Place of origin: Rhineland, Germany

   • Current region: New York, U.S.

2. www.britannica.com › money › Rockefeller-familyRockefeller family | History & Today | Britannica Money

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Rockefeller family, prominent American family whose philanthropy and influence over several generations helped shape the modern United States. Their impact on such fields as business, banking, politics, health care, education, conservation, and the arts could still be felt in the 21st century.

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5. www.forbes.com › profile › rockefellerRockefeller family - Forbes

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   Feb 8, 2024 · Learn about the history and wealth of the Rockefeller family, America's first billionaires and oil tycoons. See their ranking, fortune, sources, related people and companies, and more on Forbes.

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

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   Apr 3, 2024 · John D. Rockefeller 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 and widely considered the richest American.

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   What impact did the Rockefeller family have on society?

   • Rockefeller family, prominent American family whose philanthropy and influence over several generations helped shape the modern United States. Their impact on such fields as business, banking, politics, health care, education, conservation, and the arts could still be felt in the 21st century.

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   Who was Rockefeller & what did he do?

   • Rockefeller, Sr., was an American industrialist and philanthropist and founder of the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry and was the first great U.S. business trust. Rockefeller family, prominent American family whose philanthropy and influence over several generations helped shape the modern United States.

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   Where did the Rockefeller family come from?

   • The Rockefeller family originated in Rhineland in Germany and family members moved to the Americas in the early 18th century, while through Eliza Davison, with family roots in Middlesex County, New Jersey, John D. Rockefeller and William A. Rockefeller Jr. and their descendants are also of Scots-Irish ancestry.

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   Who owns the Rockefeller family?

   • He and his son John Jr. dedicated themselves to philanthropy, giving away more than $1 billion and establishing the University of Chicago. Some of the family's money is managed by Rockefeller Capital Management, which is owned by hedge fund Viking Capital Management, Canada's Desmarais family and a Rockefeller family trust.

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8. www.worldfinance.com › markets › the-history-of-theThe history of the Rockefeller family | World Finance

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   Learn about the Rockefeller name's influence on the oil industry, banking, Wall Street, higher education, medical research and the arts in the US. From John Rockefeller's rise to the world's first billionaire to David Rockefeller's legacy as a philanthropist, discover how the Rockefellers shaped the world with their business acumen and generosity.

9. www.history.com › john-d-rockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller - Biography, Facts & Children | HISTORY

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   Apr 9, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of the Standard Oil Company and a major philanthropist. Find out how he rose from modest beginnings to become one of the world's wealthiest men and a champion of social causes. Discover his family background, business achievements, anti-trust battles, and philanthropic activities.

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11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_DJohn D. Rockefeller - Wikipedia

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    John Jr. Parents. William Rockefeller Sr. Eliza Davison. Relatives. Rockefeller family. John Davison Rockefeller Sr. (July 8, 1839 – May 23, 1937) was an American business magnate and philanthropist. He was one of the wealthiest Americans of all time [1] [2] [3] [4] and one of the richest people in modern history.