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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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
Ms. Roussel also outlines the history of John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s “city within a city” and investigates the identities of those 11 “world-famous and anonymous” men.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“We expect some of the hottest segments to lose momentum. Semiconductors as a group are showing signs of some bubbly behavior,” said Jimmy Chang, chief investment officer with the Rockefeller Global Family Office.
From Barron's • May 15, 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
Lawrence turned instead to his newest and wealthiest private patron, the Rockefeller Foundation.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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