Nelson Rockefeller
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Summary
Nelson Rockefeller was born on July 8, 1908[1], in Bar Harbor[2]. He died on January 26, 1979[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a politician[5], art collector[6], businessperson[7], and philanthropist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,777 views/month, #3,699 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rockefeller Family Cemetery[10], Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[11]
- Father: John D. Rockefeller Jr.[12]
- Mother: Abigail Greene Aldrich[13]
- Spouse: Mary Rockefeller[14], Happy Rockefeller[15]
- Child: Rodman Rockefeller[16], Steven Clark Rockefeller[17], Michael Rockefeller[18], Mark Rockefeller[19], Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller Jr.[20], Ann Rockefeller Roberts[21]
- Country of citizenship: United States[22]
- Native language: English[23]
- Position held: Vice President of the United States[24], Governor of New York[25]
- Educated at: Dartmouth College[26], New Lincoln School[27]
- Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[29], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[30], Order of the Southern Cross[31], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[32], Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[33], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[34], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Elephant[35], Order of Brilliant Star[36], Order of the Aztec Eagle[37], Order of Merit[38], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[39], Ramon Magsaysay Award[40], Commander of the Legion of Honour[41]
- Religion or worldview: Baptists[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Family: Rockefeller family[44]
- Ancestral home: Germany[45]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[46]
- Commons category: Nelson Rockefeller[47]
- Archives at: Rockefeller Archive Center[48]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[49]
- Family name: Rockefeller[50]
- Given name: Nelson[51], Aldrich[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nelson Rockefeller[53]
- Described at URL: https://wikispooks.com/wiki/Nelson_Rockefeller[54]
- Medical condition: dyslexia[55]
Why It Matters
Nelson Rockefeller has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Nelson Rockefeller born?
Nelson Rockefeller was born in Bar Harbor[2].
Where did Nelson Rockefeller die?
Nelson Rockefeller died in New York City[4].
Who were Nelson Rockefeller's parents?
Nelson Rockefeller's father was John D. Rockefeller Jr.[12]. Nelson Rockefeller's mother was Abigail Greene Aldrich[13].
Who was Nelson Rockefeller married to?
Nelson Rockefeller's spouses include Mary Rockefeller[14] and Happy Rockefeller[15].
What did Nelson Rockefeller do for work?
Nelson Rockefeller worked as a politician[5], art collector[6], businessperson[7], and philanthropist[8].
Where did Nelson Rockefeller go to school?
Nelson Rockefeller was educated at Dartmouth College[26] and New Lincoln School[27].
What awards did Nelson Rockefeller receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[29], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[30], and Order of the Southern Cross[31].