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John D. Rockefeller was an American industrialist and philanthropist. He was the founder of the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry and was the first great U.S. business trust. He revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. At the time of his death, he was the world's wealthiest person. Rockefeller was born in Richford, New York, on July 8, 1839. He was the second of six children born to William Avery Rockefeller and Eliza Davison. His father was a traveling salesman who earned a modest income. Rockefeller attended school until the age of 16, when he left to work as a bookkeeper in a produce commission firm. He quickly rose through the ranks and eventually became a partner in the firm. In 1863, he founded the Standard Oil Company, which quickly became the largest oil refinery in the world. Rockefeller was a shrewd businessman and a ruthless competitor. He used innovative business practices to gain a competitive edge, such as vertical integration, which allowed him to control the entire production process from the wellhead to the consumer. He also used aggressive pricing tactics to drive out competitors. Rockefeller was a generous philanthropist. He donated large sums of money to educational, medical, and religious causes. He also established the Rockefeller Foundation, which continues to fund charitable causes around the world. At the time of his death in 1937, Rockefeller was the world's wealthiest person, with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. He is remembered as one of the most influential businessmen in history.

Popular As John Davison Rockefeller
Occupation actor
Age 98 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 8 July 1839
Birthday 8 July
Birthplace Richford, New York, USA
Date of death 23 May, 1937
Died Place Ormond, Florida, USA
Nationality United States

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John D. Rockefeller Height, Weight & Measurements

At 98 years old, John D. Rockefeller height is 5' 11" (1.8 m) .

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Who Is John D. Rockefeller's Wife?

His wife is Laura Celesdia Spelman (8 September 1864 - 12 March 1915) ( her death) ( 5 children)

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Wife Laura Celesdia Spelman (8 September 1864 - 12 March 1915) ( her death) ( 5 children)
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John D. Rockefeller Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John D. Rockefeller worth at the age of 98 years old? John D. Rockefeller’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated John D. Rockefeller's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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2015

Adjusting for monetary inflation, he was the wealthiest person in modern history, with peak net worth of approximately $340 billion in 2015 dollars.

1901

Developed alopecia universalis in 1901, a condition which caused him to lose all of his body hair.

1839

John D. Rockefeller was born on July 8, 1839 in Richford, New York, USA as John Davison Rockefeller. He was married to Laura Celesdia Spelman.