John Davison Rockefeller I (July 8, 1839 - May 23, 1937) was an American oil magnate. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. In 1870, he founded the Standard Oil Company and aggressively ran it until he officially retired in 1897.
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∙ 12y agoNo, he made a fortune from oil.
John D. Rockefeller made his fortune from oil. He founded the company Standard Oil in 1870. Standard Oil became defunct in 1911.
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No, he made a fortune from oil.
John D. Rockefeller made his fortune in oil. He was the founder of Standard Oil Company and was also a philanthropist.
John D. Rockefeller made his fortune from oil. He founded the company Standard Oil in 1870. Standard Oil became defunct in 1911.
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Rockefeller worked in the oil industry, while Morgan was a banker.