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John D. Rockefeller Jr

financier and philanthropist

John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (January 29, 1874 – May 11, 1960) was an American financier and philanthropist. Rockefeller was the fifth child and only son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller. He was involved in the development of the vast office complex in Midtown Manhattan known as Rockefeller Center, making him one of the largest real estate holders in the city at that time. Towards the end of his life, he was famous for his philanthropy, donating over $500 million to a wide variety of different causes, including educational establishments. Among his projects was the reconstruction of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. He was widely blamed for having orchestrated the Ludlow Massacre and other offenses during the Colorado Coalfield War. Rockefeller was the father of six children: Abby, John III, Nelson, Laurance, Winthrop, and David.

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American financier and philanthropist

John D. Rockefeller Jr's Historical Timeline

  1. John D. Rockefeller Jr is born

    John D. Rockefeller Jr financier and philanthropist, known for american financier and philanthropist, was born on 1874-01-29. John Davison Rockefeller Jr.

  2. Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. (27) weds Abby Aldrich in Warwick Neck, Rhode Island

    Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. (27) weds Abby Aldrich in Warwick Neck, Rhode Island

  3. United Nations accepts six Manhattan blocks as a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr.

    The headquarters of the United Nations (UN) is on 17 to 18 acres (6.9 to 7.3 ha) of grounds in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.

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When was John D. Rockefeller Jr born?
John D. Rockefeller Jr was born on 1874-01-29.
What is John D. Rockefeller Jr known for?
American financier and philanthropist
What historical events involved John D. Rockefeller Jr?
John D. Rockefeller Jr was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including John D. Rockefeller Jr is born, Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. (27) weds Abby Aldrich in Warwick Neck, Rhode Island, United Nations accepts six Manhattan blocks as a gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr..
When did John D. Rockefeller Jr die?
John D. Rockefeller Jr died on 1960-01-01.

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