John D. Rockefeller

Profession: Oil Industrialist

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Biography: Co-founder of the Standard Oil Company and the world's first billionaire.

Born: July 8, 1839
Birthplace: Richford, New York, USA
Star Sign: Cancer

Died: May 23, 1937 (aged 97)
Cause of Death: Arteriosclerosis

Articles and Photos

Rise and Fall of the Vanderbilt Empire
When he died on this day Cornelius Vanderbilt allegedly possessed more money than the U.S. Treasury. Much of it was squandered in lavish spending by descendants
January 4, 1877

Married Life

1864-09-08 Business magnate John D. Rockefeller (25) weds abolitionist Laura Spelman (24)

Historical Events

1868-12-01 John D. Rockefeller begins anti oil war
1870-01-10 John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil
1913-03-14 John D. Rockefeller gives $100 million to Rockefeller Foundation
1916-09-29 American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller becomes the world's first billionaire

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