John D Rockefeller Jr

John davison rockefeller jr.

John d rockefeller jr. Rockefeller jr was the fifth child and only son of john d. Rockefeller sr and heir to the rockefeller fortune who built rockefeller center in new york city and was instrumental in the decision to locate the united nations in that city. Rockefeller jr joined his father s business where he learned that making money held little appeal. The late conservationist and philanthropist john d.

Made significant contributions to several national parks including grand teton acadia great smoky mountains and virgin islands. His father had founded and was president of standard oil company. Burial place lake view cemetery cleveland ohio occupation oil industry business magnate and philanthropist known for founding and leading the standard oil company founding the. Died may 23 1937 1937 05 23 aged 97 the casements ormond beach florida u s.

Memorial parkway to recognize his generosity and foresight. Rockefeller 1885 born john davison rockefeller 1839 07 08 july 8 1839 richford new york u s. He was the fifth and the last child of the famous businessman and standard oil industrialist john d. He was the father of the famous five rockefeller brothers.

Rockefeller sr founder of. The elder rockefeller became america s first billionaire. And yet it was the man in the middle john d. The only son of john d.

Rockefeller jr in full john davison rockefeller jr born january 29 1874 cleveland ohio u s died may 11 1960 tucson arizona american philanthropist the only son of john d. He was often known as junior to distinguish him from his father. His parents strict discipline and frugal lifestyle were impressed upon him from the first day. Rockefeller he was born in cleveland ohio into one of the wealthiest american families of his time.

Was an american businessman and major philanthropist. Was a prominent american philanthropist and heir to the family fortune created by father john d. In 1972 congress dedicated a 24 000 acre parcel of land as john d. Also known as junior who radically changed the very identity of the family and the impact of its legacy.

From early adulthood he was interested in philanthropy and business ethics. Rockefeller the builder of standard oil.