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Rock·e·fel·ler, John D.

/ˈräkəfelər/
- 1. (1839–1937), US industrialist and philanthropist; full name John Davison Rockefeller. He founded the Standard Oil Company in 1870 and, by 1880, exercised a virtual monopoly over oil refining in the US. Both he and his son, John D. Rockefeller Jr. (1874–1960), established many philanthropic institutions, including the Rockefeller Foundation in 1913. Rockefeller Center in New York City was built in the 1930s.
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American business magnate and philanthropist
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 and one of the ri... Wikipedia
- Born: July 8, 1839, Richford, New York (state), United States
- Died: May 23, 1937, Ormond Beach, Florida, United States
- Cause of Death: Undisclosed
- Net worth: $340 billion(celebritynetworth.com)
- Height: 5'11" (1.80m)
- Spouse: Laura Spelman Rockefeller(m 1864 - 1915)
- Children: John D. Rockefeller Jr., Elizabeth Rockefeller Strong, Alta Rockefeller Prentice, Edith Rockefeller McCormick, Alice
- Parents: Eliza Davison, William Rockefeller Sr.
- Education: Bryant & Stratton College, Chancellor University
- Founded: U.S. Steel, Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler, Rockefeller Foundation, University of Chicago, Standard Oil of Ohio, Standard Oil, Amoco, Rockefeller University
- Important works: Freakonomics
- Party Affiliation: Republican Party (United States)
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