Nelson Rockefeller

Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977
Person human Q11237
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Nelson Rockefeller

Summary

Nelson Rockefeller is a human[1]. Born in Bar Harbor[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1908[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on January 26, 1979[5]. He worked as a politician[6], art collector[7], businessperson[8], and philanthropist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,705 views/month, #3,699 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Nelson Rockefeller was born in Bar Harbor[2].
  • Nelson Rockefeller passed away in New York City[4].
  • Nelson Rockefeller was born on July 8, 1908[3].
  • Nelson Rockefeller died on January 26, 1979[5].
  • Burial took place at Rockefeller Family Cemetery[11].
  • Nelson Rockefeller is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[12].
  • Nelson Rockefeller's father was John D. Rockefeller Jr.[13].
  • Nelson Rockefeller's mother was Abigail Greene Aldrich[14].
  • Nelson Rockefeller was married to Mary Rockefeller[15].
  • Among Nelson Rockefeller's spouses was Happy Rockefeller[16].
  • A child of Nelson Rockefeller was Rodman Rockefeller[17].
  • A child of Nelson Rockefeller was Steven Clark Rockefeller[18].
  • A child of Nelson Rockefeller was Michael Rockefeller[19].
  • A child of Nelson Rockefeller was Mark Rockefeller[20].
  • A child of Nelson Rockefeller was Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller Jr.[21].
  • A child of Nelson Rockefeller was Ann Rockefeller Roberts[22].
  • Nelson Rockefeller held citizenship in United States[23].
  • English was Nelson Rockefeller's native language[24].
  • Nelson Rockefeller worked as a politician[6].
  • Nelson Rockefeller's professions included art collector[7].
  • Nelson Rockefeller's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Nelson Rockefeller worked as a philanthropist[9].
  • Nelson Rockefeller held the position of Vice President of the United States[25].
  • Nelson Rockefeller held the position of Governor of New York[26].
  • Nelson Rockefeller was educated at Dartmouth College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nelson Rockefeller's place of birth was Bar Harbor[2]. He was born on July 8, 1908[3]. His father was John D. Rockefeller Jr.[13]. His mother was Abigail Greene Aldrich[14]. English was his native language[24].

Education

Educated at Dartmouth College[27], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1769[30] and New Lincoln School[31], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1948[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], art collector[7], businessperson[8], and philanthropist[9]. Positions held include Vice President of the United States[25], an elective office[35], in United States[36], founded in 1789[37] and Governor of New York[26], a governor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1777[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[41], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1963[44]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[45], a grade of an order[46], in Belgium[47]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[48]; Order of the Southern Cross[49]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[50]; and Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[51].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Rockefeller[15], a First Lady[52], 1907–1999[53], of United States[54] and Happy Rockefeller[16], a socialite[55], 1926–2015[56], of United States[57]. Children include Rodman Rockefeller[17], a businessperson[58], 1932–2000[59], of United States[60]; Steven Clark Rockefeller[18], a religious studies scholar[61], b. 1936[62], of United States[63], awarded the James Parks Morton Interfaith Award[64], specialised in religious studies[65]; Michael Rockefeller[19], an anthropologist[66], 1938–1961[67], of United States[68], specialised in anthropology[69]; Mark Rockefeller[20], an American football player[70], b. 1967[71], of United States[72]; Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller Jr.[21], a politician[73], b. 1964[74], of United States[75]; and Ann Rockefeller Roberts[22], 1934–2024[76], of United States[77]. Nelson Rockefeller's religion is recorded as Baptists[78]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[79].

Death and Burial

Nelson Rockefeller died on January 26, 1979[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[80]. Recorded place of burial include Rockefeller Family Cemetery[11] and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Nelson Rockefeller ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,705 views/month, #3,699 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

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.[13]. Nelson Rockefeller's mother was Abigail Greene Aldrich[14].

Who was Nelson Rockefeller married to?

Nelson Rockefeller's spouses include Mary Rockefeller[15] and Happy Rockefeller[16].

What did Nelson Rockefeller do for work?

Nelson Rockefeller worked as politician[6], art collector[7], businessperson[8], and philanthropist[9].

Where did Nelson Rockefeller go to school?

Nelson Rockefeller was educated at Dartmouth College[27] and New Lincoln School[31].

What awards did Nelson Rockefeller receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[41], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[45], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[48], and Order of the Southern Cross[49].

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