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   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.

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   May 18, 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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   Apr 9, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of John D. Rockefeller, the oil tycoon who founded Standard Oil and became one of the world's richest men. Find out how he made his fortune, faced antitrust lawsuits, and gave away his wealth to philanthropic causes.

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist who built the Standard Oil Company and became one of the world's richest men. Discover how he used his fortune to fund various causes and institutions, such as the University of Chicago and the Rockefeller Foundation.

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   Learn about the life and career of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., the oil tycoon who became one of the richest and most influential men in American history. Explore his early years, his business ventures, his philanthropy, and his legacy.

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   Who was John Davison Rockefeller?

   • 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 richest people in modern history.

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   What philanthropic institutions did Rockefeller create?

   • In association with his son, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., he created major philanthropic institutions, including the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (renamed Rockefeller University) in New York City (1901), the General Education Board (1902), and the Rockefeller Foundation (1913).

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   Who was Rockefeller and 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.

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   How did Rockefeller influence the oil industry?

   • Standard Oil was the greatest business trust in the United States. Through use of the company's monopoly power, Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry and, through corporate and technological innovations, was instrumental in both widely disseminating, and drastically reducing the production cost of, oil.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of John D. Rockefeller, the oil tycoon and philanthropist who founded Standard Oil and the Rockefeller Foundation. Explore his biography, business career, and legacy of giving.

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    Jul 10, 2019 · John D. Rockefeller (July 8, 1839–May 23, 1937) was an astute businessman who became America’s first billionaire in 1916. In 1870, Rockefeller founded Standard Oil Company, which eventually became a domineering monopoly in the oil industry.