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  1. Apr 9, 2010 · John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), founder of the Standard Oil Company, became one of the world’s wealthiest men as America's first billionaire and a major philanthropist.

  2. Dec 15, 2023 · John D. Rockefeller Timeline. John D. Rockefeller, born in 1839, was a towering figure in American business and philanthropy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his role in founding and leading the Standard Oil Company, which became a dominant force in the oil industry.

  3. John D. Rockefeller was born in Richford, New York, then part of the Burned-over district, a New York state region that became the site of an evangelical revival known as the Second Great Awakening. It drew masses to various Protestant churches—especially Baptist ones—and urged believers to follow such ideals as hard work, prayer, and good ...

  4. Jul 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.

  5. A timeline highlighting major events in the life of John D. Rockefeller: 1839: Born on July 8, in Richford, New York. 1855: At 16, gets his first job as an assistant bookkeeper.

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  7. Mar 5, 2023 · A look at the life of John D. Rockefeller, the world's richest man, in 1916. Read about his life, listen to an audio version, and view a timeline.

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