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Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller (October 26, 1874 – April 5, 1948) was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family through her marriage to financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., the son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller Sr.
Learn about the life and achievements of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and a prominent art collector and philanthropist. She founded the Museum of Modern Art, supported social causes, and traveled extensively in Europe.
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John Rockefeller Jr., was a philanthropist, visionary, and cofounder of the Museum of Modern Art.
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In 1901 Rockefeller married Abby Greene Aldrich (1874–1948), daughter of U.S. Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. As an art collector, she was instrumental in the founding of the Museum of Modern Art. They had six children—a daughter, Abby (1903–76), and five sons: John D. III, Nelson A., Laurance S., Winthrop,…
Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller (October 26, 1874 – April 5, 1948) was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family through her marriage to financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., the son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller Sr.
A biography of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and a pioneering art collector and philanthropist. Learn how she influenced American culture and society through her interests, abilities and family legacy.
Learn about the life and achievements of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and a prominent philanthropist in her own right. She supported causes such as the YWCA, International House, and the Bayway Community Center.
