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The Rockefeller family ( / ˈrɒkəfɛlər / ROCK-ə-fell-ər) is an American industrial, political, and banking family that owns one of the world's largest fortunes.
Feb 8, 2024 · Rockefeller family. The Rockefeller fortune began with oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, America's first billionaire, who founded Standard Oil in 1870. He and his son John Jr. dedicated...
Jul 7, 2024 · Rockefeller family, prominent American family whose philanthropy and influence over several generations helped shape the modern United States. Their impact on such fields as business, banking, politics, health care, education, conservation, and the arts could still be felt in the 21st century.
Mar 16, 2022 · Thanks to the fortune built up by industrialist and Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller (at one point the richest American of all time), the family is one of the last Gilded Age dynasties...
May 13, 2024 · The Rockefeller family is 200 members strong and has a cumulative net worth of $10.3 billion, according to Forbes. The wealthiest and most prominent family member of this century, David...
Key events in the Rockefeller family history: 1839: John D Rockefeller was born on a farm in Richford, New York on July 8. 1859: With $2,000 in funds, John formed a partnership with Maurice B Clark. 1863: The two partners entered the oil business, creating a company called Andrews, Clark & Co
It has been home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. In 1864, Rockefeller married Laura Celestia "Cettie" Spelman (1839–1915), daughter of Harvey Buell Spelman and Lucy Henry. They had four daughters and one son together.
Mar 26, 2018 · John D. Rockefeller was the first American billionaire — now his family has maintained substantial wealth for seven generations. Here's how.
Early life[edit] See also: Rockefeller family. Rockefeller was born in New York City, where he grew up in an eight-story house at 10 West 54th Street, the tallest private residence ever built in the city at the time. [3]
Sep 29, 2023 · Valued at $8.4 billion, among 70 heirs, the fact that the Rockefellers have continued to keep the wealth in the family for decades is proof of their knowledge in generational wealth building. Here are five ways the Rockefellers built and sustained their generational wealth.
