John D. Rockefeller
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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], banker[8], and philanthropist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174,437 views/month, #1,817 of 1,000,298).[10]
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[11].
- John D. Rockefeller's father was William Rockefeller Sr.[12].
- John D. Rockefeller's mother was Eliza Davison[13].
- John D. Rockefeller was married to Laura Spelman Rockefeller[14].
- A child of John D. Rockefeller was John D. Rockefeller Jr.[15].
- A child of John D. Rockefeller was Elizabeth Rockefeller Strong[16].
- A child of John D. Rockefeller was Alta Rockefeller Prentice[17].
- A child of John D. Rockefeller was Edith Rockefeller McCormick[18].
- John D. Rockefeller held citizenship in United States[19].
- English was John D. Rockefeller's native language[20].
- John D. Rockefeller is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group[21].
- 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 worked as a philanthropist[9].
- John D. Rockefeller was educated at Chancellor University[22].
- John D. Rockefeller's education included a stint at Bryant & Stratton College[23].
- A notable work attributed to John D. Rockefeller is Riverside Church[24].
- A notable work attributed to John D. Rockefeller is Kykuit[25].
- John D. Rockefeller received the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[26].
- John D. Rockefeller's religion is recorded as Baptists[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.[12]. His mother was Eliza Davison[13]. He is identified as part of the Americans ethnic group[21]. English was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at Chancellor University[22], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and Bryant & Stratton College[23], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1854[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], accountant[7], banker[8], and philanthropist[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Riverside Church[24], a church building[34], in United States[35], founded in 1927[36], headquartered in New York City[37] and Kykuit[25], 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[26].
Personal Life
John D. Rockefeller was married to Laura Spelman Rockefeller[14]. Children include John D. Rockefeller Jr.[15], an art collector[48], 1874–1960[49], of United States[50], awarded the Audubon Medal[51], specialised in international relations[52]; Elizabeth Rockefeller Strong[16], 1866–1906[53], of United States[54]; Alta Rockefeller Prentice[17], a Ju[55], 1871–1962[56], of United States[57]; and Edith Rockefeller McCormick[18], a socialite[58], 1872–1932[59], of United States[60]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[27]. 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[11].
Why It Matters
John D. Rockefeller ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174,437 views/month, #1,817 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 84 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.[12]. John D. Rockefeller's mother was Eliza Davison[13].
Who was John D. Rockefeller married to?
John D. Rockefeller's spouses include Laura Spelman Rockefeller[14].
What did John D. Rockefeller do for work?
John D. Rockefeller worked as entrepreneur[6], accountant[7], banker[8], and philanthropist[9].
Where did John D. Rockefeller go to school?
John D. Rockefeller was educated at Chancellor University[22] and Bryant & Stratton College[23].
What awards did John D. Rockefeller receive?
Honors received include Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators[26].