John D. Rockefeller
1839–1937
American founder of Standard Oil and one of the richest people in modern history.
John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937) was an oil magnate, born in Richford, United States and died in Ormond Beach, United States.
- Known as
- Oil magnate
- Category
- Business & Industry
- Born
- 1839, Richford, United States
- Died
- 1937, Ormond Beach, United States
Alive at the same time as John D. Rockefeller
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Portrait: Unknown author, Public domain.
