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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 and one of the richest people in modern history.

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  3. www.britannica.com › money › John-D-RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller | Biography, Industry ... - Britannica Money

    May 18, 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.

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

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

    Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was John D. Rockefeller? American industrialist John D. Rockefeller built his first oil refinery near Cleveland and in 1870 incorporated the Standard Oil Company.

  7. www.thoughtco.com › john-d-rockefeller-p2-1779821John D. Rockefeller, America's First Billionaire - ThoughtCo

    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.

  8. 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...

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

    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.