rockefeller

Definition of Rockefeller in English :

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Noun

1. john d. rockefeller, john davison rockefeller, rockefeller

United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937)

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Rockefeller

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noun

1.

John D(avison). 1839–1937, US industrialist and philanthropist

2.

his son, John D(avison). 1874–1960, US capitalist and philanthropist

3.

his son, Nelson (Aldrich). 1908–79, US politician; governor of New York State (1958–74); vice president (1974–76)

Rockefeller

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1.

John D(avison)1839-1937; U.S. industrialist & philanthropist

2.

John D(avison), Jr.1874-1960; U.S. industrialist & philanthropist: son of John Davison

3.

Nelson A(ldrich)1908-79; vice president of the U.S. (1974-77): son of John Davison, Jr.

Rockefeller

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American family, including John Davison (1839-1937), an oil magnate who amassed great wealth through the Standard Oil Company and spent about half of his fortune on philanthropic works. His son, John Davison, Jr. (1874-1960), continued his father's work and had six children, including Nelson Aldrich (1908-1979), who was governor of New York (1959-1973) and vice president of the United States (1974-1977) under Gerald Ford.

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