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  1. Apr 19, 2024 · David Rockefeller (June 12, 1915 – March 20, 2017) was an American investment banker who served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Corporation. He was the oldest living member of the third generation of the Rockefeller family, and family patriarch from July 2004 until his death in March 2017.

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  2. Apr 28, 2024 · John D. Rockefeller, known as one of the most influential and wealthiest individuals in American history, left an indelible mark on the business world. Born on July 8, 1839, in Richford, New York, Rockefeller would go on to become the founder of Standard Oil Company and the world’s first billionaire. His strategic approach to business ...

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  4. 6 days ago · The Gondi family of Florence, financial partners of the Medici family in the 15th century. The Fugger family of mercantile bankers and venture capitalists, the richest family in the 16th century. The Welser family, alongside the Fugger one of the most important families of merchant bankers in 16th-century Europe.

  5. Apr 30, 2024 · Winthrop Rockefeller (born May 1, 1912, New York City—died Feb. 22, 1973, Palm Springs, Calif., U.S.) was an American politician and philanthropist and a member of the famed Rockefeller family. He was the second youngest of the five sons of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. He left college in 1934 and did various kinds of work for the Rockefeller ...

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  6. Apr 30, 2024 · 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 ...

  7. Apr 16, 2024 · The History of the Family Office. American industrialist, philanthropist, and private entrepreneur, John D. Rockefeller Sr., is often referred to as a crucial figure in the history of family offices. Co-founder of the Standard Oil Company, he controlled approximately 80% to 90% of the worldwide oil industry by the end of the 19th century. His ...

  8. Apr 19, 2024 · March 10, 1855, Naples), and Jakob, or James, Mayer (b. May 15, 1792—d. November 15, 1868, Paris). Starting out in a Frankfurt banking house, Mayer and his sons became international bankers, establishing branches in London, Paris, Vienna, and Naples by the 1820s. In addition to banking and finance, the Rothschild businesses have encompassed ...

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