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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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   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 · 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.

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   Learn how Rockefeller built Standard Oil into a monopoly that dominated the oil industry and influenced American capitalism. Discover his philanthropic legacy and his critics' views on his business practices and morality.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and one of the richest men in history. Discover how he built a monopoly of the oil industry, faced antitrust laws, and became a generous donor to various causes.

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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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   Was Rockefeller a philanthropist?

   • Rockefeller was a devout Baptist, and once retired from the daily operations of running one of the world’s largest businesses (in 1895, at age 56), he kept himself busy with charitable endeavors, becoming one of the more respected philanthropists in history.

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   Who founded Rockefeller & Flagler?

   • In 1866, William Rockefeller Jr., John's brother, built another refinery in Cleveland and brought John into the partnership. In 1867, Henry Morrison Flagler became a partner, and the firm of Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler was established.

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   What did Rockefeller do in 1865?

   • In 1865, Rockefeller borrowed money to buy out some of his partners and take control of the refinery, which had become the largest in Cleveland. Over the next few years, he acquired new partners and expanded his business interests in the growing oil industry.

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   Who was Nelson Rockefeller?

   • Nelson Rockefeller was the 41st vice president of the United States (1974–77) in the Republican administration of Pres. Gerald Ford, four-term governor of New York (1959–73), leader of the liberal wing of the Republican Party, and a member of the famed Rockefeller family. He unsuccessfully sought

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   How did Rockefeller become famous?

   • This combination of caution, precision, and resolve soon brought him attention and respect in the broader business community in Cleveland. On March 1, 1859 -- several months before his 20th birthday — Rockefeller went into business for himself, forming a partnership with a neighbor, Maurice Clark.

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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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    John D. Rockefeller, (born July 8, 1839, Richford, N.Y., U.S.—died May 23, 1937, Ormond Beach, Fla.), U.S. industrialist and philanthropist. He moved with his family to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1853, and in 1859 he established a commission business dealing in hay, grain, meats, and other goods.