Learn about John D. Rockefeller (Entrepreneur)
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· archived 5/18/2026, 12:40:42 AMscreenshotcached html John D. Rockefeller (Entrepreneur) - Trivia, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays Famous Birthdays Search q&a trivia popular trending random John D. Rockefeller Entrepreneur #6713 Most Popular Boost Birthday JulyJul 8, 1839 Birthplace Richford, NY DEATH DATEMay 23, 1937 (age 97) Birth SignCancer Birthday JulyJul 8, 1839 Birthplace Richford, NY DEATH DATEMay 23, 1937 (age 97) Popularity Most Popular#6713 Born on July 8#17 Entrepreneur#22 Born in 1839#1 First Name John#20 Cancer Entrepreneur#3 Last Name Rockefeller#1 About Billionaire and co-founder of Standard Oil Company, the first formidable U.S. business trust. He was a noted philanthropist. Before Fame He worked as a bookkeeper for a produce commission firm. Trivia He was often considered the wealthiest person in history, even after adjustments were made for inflation. In 1916, he became America's first billionaire. Family Life He married Laura Celestia Spelman and had five children with her. Associated With He entrusted his only son John Rockefeller Jr. with his oil empire and foundations. John D. Rockefeller Popularity Most Popular#6713 Born on July 8#17 Entrepreneur#22 Born in 1839#1 First Name John#20 Cancer Entrepreneur#3 Last Name Rockefeller#1 John D. Rockefeller Is A Member Of Born In 1839 Entrepreneurs First Name John Cancers John D. Rockefeller Fans Also Viewed JP Morgan Entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller Jr. Entrepreneur Jamsetji Tata Entrepreneur Josephine Cochrane Entrepreneur More July 8 Birthdays Jaden Smith Penelope Disick July 8 Birthdays More Cancers Lionel Messi Selena Gomez Cancers About Contact Privacy Terms © FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the information collection practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Do Not Sell