John Rockefeller
Born: July 8, 1839
Death: May 23, 1937
Spouse: Laura Celestie "Cettie" Spelman
Children: 4 daughters 1 son
He was the founder of the Standard Oil Company in 1870. He ran was very dedicated to this company until he retired in 1897. This company dominated the oil industry and then went on to become the first great US business trust. John aslo defined the sturcure of modern philanthropy.
Death: May 23, 1937
Spouse: Laura Celestie "Cettie" Spelman
Children: 4 daughters 1 son
He was the founder of the Standard Oil Company in 1870. He ran was very dedicated to this company until he retired in 1897. This company dominated the oil industry and then went on to become the first great US business trust. John aslo defined the sturcure of modern philanthropy.