kirschhistory08 - John D. Rockefeller

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER

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----Rockefeller created standard oil in 1870.

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American industrialist
he officially retired in 1897
He was born July 8, 1839 on a farm in Richmond, New York.
second child of six
In 1859, several months before his 20th birthday, Rockefeller entered into business for himself, forming a partnership with a neighbor, Maurice Clark
died May 23, 1937 (age 97)
was the world's first billionaire
He is often regarded as the richest person in history
Founder of both the University of Chicago, and Rockefeller University
He was devoted Northern Baptist and supported many church based institutions throughout his life
Rockefeller adhered to total abstinence from alcohol and tobacco throughout his life
Geneaologist trace his roots back to French Huguenots who later fled to Germany in the 1600s
His father, first a lumberman, then a traveling salesman, billed himself as a “botanic physician” and sold dubious elixirs
Young Rockefeller was a well-behaved, serious and studious boy
His temps described him as reserved, earnest, religious, methodical, and discreet. He was an great debater, and expressed himself precisely
Early on, he displayed an excellent mind for numbers and detailed accounting.