Random Reminiscences of Men and Events (Dodo Press) - Softcover

Rockefeller, John D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1409969495 ISBN 13: 9781409969495

Publisher: Dodo Press, 2009

Synopsis

John Davison Rockefeller (1839-1937) was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. In 1870, he founded the Standard Oil Company and ran it until he officially retired in 1897. Standard Oil began as an Ohio partnership formed by John D. Rockefeller, his brother William Rockefeller, Henry Flagler, chemist Samuel Andrews, and a silent partner Stephen V. Harkness. Rockefeller kept his stock and as gasoline grew in importance, his wealth soared and he became the world's richest man and first American billionaire, and is often regarded as the richest person in history. He is the founder of both The University of Chicago and Rockefeller University. He was a devoted Northern Baptist and supported many church-based institutions throughout his life. Rockefeller adhered to total abstinence from alcohol and tobacco throughout his life.

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John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937) was an American businessman and philanthropist. As co founder of the Standard Oil Company, he revolutionized American business and philanthropy through his actions and thoughts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dodo Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1409969495
• ISBN 13: 9781409969495
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 108