John D. Rockefeller

American industrialist and philanthropist (1839–1937)
Person human Q160278
John D. Rockefeller
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John D. Rockefeller was born on July 8, 1839, in Richford.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He held United States citizenship.[7][8][9] His occupations included entrepreneur, accountant, and banker. His religion was Baptists.

His father was William Rockefeller Sr., and his mother was Eliza Davison.[10][10] His siblings were Frank Rockefeller and William Rockefeller.[10] He was married to Laura Spelman Rockefeller (1864–1915).[10] His children were John D. Rockefeller Jr., Elizabeth Rockefeller Strong, Alta Rockefeller Prentice, and Edith Rockefeller McCormick.[11]

He was educated at Chancellor University and Bryant & Stratton College. He died on May 23, 1937, in Ormond Beach.[1][2][3][4][5][6][12][13] He was buried at Lake View Cemetery..

John D. Rockefeller

Summary

John D. Rockefeller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Richford[2]. He was born on July 8, 1839[3]. He died in Ormond Beach[4]. He died on May 23, 1937[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], accountant[7], and banker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,030 views/month, #1,817 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Richford[2], John D. Rockefeller…
  • John D. Rockefeller passed away in Ormond Beach[4].
  • John D. Rockefeller was born on July 8, 1839[3].
  • John D. Rockefeller died on May 23, 1937[5].
  • John D. Rockefeller is buried at Lake View Cemetery[10].
  • John D. Rockefeller's father was William Rockefeller Sr.[11].
  • John D. Rockefeller's mother was Eliza Davison[12].
  • John D. Rockefeller was married to Laura Spelman Rockefeller[13].
  • A child of John D. Rockefeller was John D. Rockefeller Jr.[14].
  • A child of John D. Rockefeller was Elizabeth Rockefeller Strong[15].
  • A child of John D. Rockefeller was Alta Rockefeller Prentice[16].
  • A child of John D. Rockefeller was Edith Rockefeller McCormick[17].
  • John D. Rockefeller held citizenship in United States[18].
  • English was John D. Rockefeller's native language[19].
  • John D. Rockefeller is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group[20].
  • John D. Rockefeller's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • John D. Rockefeller's professions included accountant[7].
  • John D. Rockefeller worked as a banker[8].
  • John D. Rockefeller was educated at Chancellor University[21].
  • John D. Rockefeller was educated at Bryant & Stratton College[22].
  • A notable work attributed to John D. Rockefeller is Riverside Church[23].
  • A notable work attributed to John D. Rockefeller is Kykuit[24].
  • John D. Rockefeller received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[25].
  • John D. Rockefeller's religion is recorded as Baptists[26].
  • John D. Rockefeller is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Richford[2], John D. Rockefeller… he was born on July 8, 1839[3]. His father was William Rockefeller Sr.[11]. His mother was Eliza Davison[12]. He is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group[20]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Chancellor University[21], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and Bryant & Stratton College[22], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1854[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], accountant[7], and banker[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Riverside Church[23], a church building[34], in United States[35], founded in 1927[36], headquartered in New York City[37] and Kykuit[24], an estate[38], in United States[39]. Things named for John D. Rockefeller include Oysters Rockefeller[40]; Rockefeller Foundation[41], a foundation[42], in United States[43], founded in 1913[44], headquartered in New York City[45]; and John D. Rockerduck[46], an anthropomorphic duck[47].

Recognition

John D. Rockefeller received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[25].

Personal Life

John D. Rockefeller was married to Laura Spelman Rockefeller[13]. Children include John D. Rockefeller Jr.[14], an art collector[48], 1874–1960[49], of United States[50], awarded the Audubon Medal[51], specialised in international relations[52]; Elizabeth Rockefeller Strong[15], 1866–1906[53], of United States[54]; Alta Rockefeller Prentice[16], a Ju[55], 1871–1962[56], of United States[57]; and Edith Rockefeller McCormick[17], a socialite[58], 1872–1932[59], of United States[60]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[26]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[61].

Death and Burial

John D. Rockefeller died on May 23, 1937[5]. He died in Ormond Beach[4]. The cause of death was arteriosclerotic heart disease[62]. Burial took place at Lake View Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John D. Rockefeller ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,030 views/month, #1,817 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Oysters Rockefeller[40]; Rockefeller Foundation[41], a foundation[42], in United States[43], founded in 1913[44], headquartered in New York City[45]; and John D. Rockerduck[46], an anthropomorphic duck[47].

FAQs

Where was John D. Rockefeller born?

Born in Richford[2], John D. Rockefeller…

Where did John D. Rockefeller die?

John D. Rockefeller passed away in Ormond Beach[4].

Who were John D. Rockefeller's parents?

John D. Rockefeller's father was William Rockefeller Sr.[11]. John D. Rockefeller's mother was Eliza Davison[12].

Who was John D. Rockefeller married to?

John D. Rockefeller's spouses include Laura Spelman Rockefeller[13].

What did John D. Rockefeller do for work?

John D. Rockefeller worked as entrepreneur[6], accountant[7], and banker[8].

Where did John D. Rockefeller go to school?

John D. Rockefeller was educated at Chancellor University[21] and Bryant & Stratton College[22].

What awards did John D. Rockefeller receive?

Honors received include Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[25].

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