
John D. Rockefeller
About
American industrialist and philanthropist (1839–1937)
Quick Facts
- Name
- John D. Rockefeller
- Born
- 1839-07-08
- Died
- 1937-05-23
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / accountant / banker / philanthropist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Richford
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseLaura Spelman Rockefeller1864 — 1915
Family
- FatherWilliam Rockefeller Sr.
- MotherEliza Davison
- SiblingFrank Rockefeller
- SiblingWilliam Rockefeller
- ChildJohn D. Rockefeller Jr.
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators | Received |
Notable Works
- Riverside Churchchurch in New York City
- Kykuithistoric house in New York, United States
Education
- Chancellor University
- Bryant & Stratton College
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q160278 ↗
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