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4. Apr. 2024 · William Rockefeller (born May 31, 1841, Richford, N.Y., U.S.—died June 24, 1922, Tarrytown, N.Y.) was an American industrialist and financier, a member of the famed Rockefeller family, and known in conjunction with his older brother, John D. Rockefeller, for his role in the establishment and growth of the Standard Oil Company.
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9. Apr. 2024 · The Rockefeller family originated in Rhineland in Germany and family members moved to the Americas in the early 18th century, while through Eliza Davison, with family roots in Middlesex County, New Jersey, John D. Rockefeller and William A. Rockefeller Jr. and their descendants are also of Scots-Irish ancestry.
4. Apr. 2024 · John D. Rockefeller, American industrialist and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry and was the first great U.S. business trust. Learn more about Standard Oil’s reorganization in the face of antitrust actions and about Rockefeller’s philanthropy.
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13. Apr. 2024 · John D. Rockefeller formed the Standard Oil Company on January 10, 1870 with his business partners and brother. The success of this business empire made Rockefeller one of the world’s first billionaires and a celebrated philanthropist. He garnered both admirers and critics during his lifetime and after his death.
Vor 6 Tagen · William Rockefeller bought an adjacent mansion at 7 East 54th Street in October 1904. This purchase may have been intended to prevent a southward expansion of the St. Regis or to get the hotel's liquor license revoked.
Vor 4 Tagen · These are the lives, the stories, and the events that shape, define, and influence this iconic destination and the city beyond. Rockefeller Center is one of NYC's most famous cultural and historical landmarks. With art galleries and exhibits, it brings together a community and inspires creativity.
