John Davison Rockefeller Sr. (July 8, 1839 – May 23, 1937) was an American businessman and philanthropist. [1] He was one of the wealthiest Americans of all time [2][3][4][5] and one of the …

The Rockefeller family traces their origin to the now abandoned German village Rockenfeld in the early 17th century. The American family branch is descended from Johann Peter Rockefeller (1681–1763), …

Jul 4, 2026 · Rockefeller, Sr., was an American industrialist and philanthropist and founder of the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry and was the first great U.S. business trust.

The Rockefeller Foundation's mission is to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal and sustainable.

Over generations of serving the Rockefeller family and institutional investors, we have cultivated a suite of complementary and interconnected services designed to identify and make available extraordinary …

Apr 9, 2010 · John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), founder of the Standard Oil Company, became one of the world’s wealthiest men and a major philanthropist.

With the advice of Gates and his son, John D. Rockefeller Jr., he established a series of institutions that are significant in the history of American philanthropy, science, medicine, and public health.

Rockefeller, at age 43, was the leader of the Trust because he was "primus inter pares" (first among his peers), not a dictator. As such, he could not dictate policy even when he felt strongly ...

Discover Top of the Rock, iconic attractions, tours, events, and more things to do at Rockefeller Center. Discover family-friendly activities, seasonal events, and memorable moments for kids of all ages. …

Nov 27, 2024 · John D. Rockefeller was raised by a Baptist and a con-man, and he grew up worshipping God and the dollar. One of the most controversial figures of the 19th century, Rockefeller …