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Billionaire and co-founder of Standard Oil Company, the first formidable U.S. business trust.

John D. Rockefeller Entrepreneur Birthday July 8, 1839 Birth Sign Cancer Birthplace Richford, NY DEATH DATE May 23, 1937 (age 97) #17,653 Most Popular Boost 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. Popularity Most Popular #17,653 Born in 1839 #1 Born in Richford, NY #1 July 8 Entrepreneur #1 Entrepreneur Born in New York #9 Cancer Entrepreneur #7 John D. Rockefeller fans also viewed John D. Rockefeller Jr. Entrepreneur JP Morgan Entrepreneur Hiram Maxim Entrepreneur Jamsetji Tata Entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller is a member of Born In 1839 Entrepreneurs First Name John Cancers More July 8 Birthdays Mariah Bahu YouTube Star Maya Hawke TV Actress More More Cancers Lionel Messi Soccer Player Ariana Grande Pop Singer More

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