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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_DJohn D. Rockefeller - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. www.britannica.com › money › John-D-RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller | Biography, Industry, Philanthropy, Facts, &...

    5 days ago · 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.

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  4. www.biography.com › business-leaders › john-d-rockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller - Quotes, Facts & Robber Baron - Biography

    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.

  5. www.history.com › early-20th-century-us › john-d-rockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller - Biography, Facts & Children | HISTORY

    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.

  6. www.investopedia.com › articles › economicsWho Was John D. Rockefeller? For What Is He Known? - Investopedia

    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 Oil in...

  7. www.pbs.org › wgbh › americanexperienceBiography: John D. Rockefeller, Senior | American Experience |...

    Biography: John D. Rockefeller, Junior. It was the man in the middle, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (also known as "Junior") who radically changed the very identity of the family and the...

  8. rockarch.org › resources › about-the-rockefellersJohn D. Rockefeller, 1839-1937 | Rockefeller Archive Center

    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 ...