Rockefeller
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John D(avison) 1839–1937, and his son John D(avison), Jr., 1874–1960, U.S. oil magnates and philanthropists.
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Nelson A(ldrich), 1908–79, U.S. political leader: governor of New York 1959–73; vice president of the U.S. 1974–77 (son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.).
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John D ( avison ). 1839–1937, US industrialist and philanthropist
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his son, John D ( avison ). 1874–1960, US capitalist and philanthropist
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his son, Nelson ( Aldrich ). 1908–79, US politician; governor of New York State (1958–74); vice president (1974–76)
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Rockefeller amassed a fortune of about $1.4 billion by 1937—roughly 1.5% of U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
On that basis, he easily surpasses John D. Rockefeller, the richest American who ever lived before Musk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The purported investment group claimed its clientele included Bill Cosby and members of the Rockefeller family, according to published reports.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
While Rockefeller was the most spectacularly successful at monopoly building—what he gently termed “cooperation”—he was also part of a greater movement in American business toward rationalization and centralization.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
Weaver told Fosdick wryly that most of them “warmly express the hope that the Rockefeller Foundation will be able to come in at this critical juncture.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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