John D. Rockefeller Jr. was born on January 29, 1874 in Richford, NY. He was a philanthropist, Standard Oil director, and a pivotal member of the Rockefeller family. He was a major force in the development of the modern philanthropic system, donating millions of dollars to various causes. He was also a major figure in the development of the modern oil industry, helping to expand Standard Oil into a global empire. He was a major influence in the development of the Rockefeller Foundation, which has been a major force in the advancement of science, education, and public health.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $340 Billion (2024)
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About
Philanthropist, Standard Oil Director, and pivotal member of the Rockefeller family.
Before Fame
He graduated from Brown University in 1897.
Trivia
He became one of New York City's largest real-estate holders after developing and financing Rockefeller Center during the Great Depression.
Family Life
He married Abby Greene Aldrich in 1901, which was a major social event in the Gilded Age. He fathered Nelson Rockefeller. He was his father's only son.
Associated With
He became Director of J.P. Morgan's newly formed U.S. Steel company.