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

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   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. www.biography.com › 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.

3. www.pbs.org › features › rockefellers-johnBiography: John D. Rockefeller, Senior | American Experience ...

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   John D. Rockefeller was born July 8, 1839, in Richford, New York, about midway between Binghamton and Ithaca. His father, William Avery Rockefeller, was a "pitch man" — a "doctor" who...

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4. www.investopedia.com › 08 › jd-rockefellerWho Was John D. Rockefeller? For What Is He Known? - Investopedia

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   Apr 30, 2024 · 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 Standard...

5. www.encyclopedia.com › john-davison-rockefellerJohn Davison Rockefeller | Encyclopedia.com

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   May 17, 2018 · John Davison Rockefeller (1839-1937), American industrialist and philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil Company, the University of Chicago, and the Rockefeller Foundation. John D. Rockefeller was born on July 8, 1839, in Richford, N.Y.

6. study.com › academy › lessonJohn D. Rockefeller | Biography, Facts & Significance - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · John D. Rockefeller was the founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the greatest philanthropists in United States history. His actions as a businessman and industrialist set standards...

7. rockarch.org › john-d-rockefeller-srJohn 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 ...