John D. Rockefeller Jr.

John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Born
John Davison Rockefeller Jr.

(1874-01-29)January 29, 1874[1]
DiedMay 11, 1960(1960-05-11) (aged 86)[1]
Alma materBrown University (A.B.)
Occupation(s)Financier, Philanthropist
Spouse(s)
Abigail Greene Aldrich
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(m. 1901; died 1948)​

Martha Baird
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(m. 1951)​
ChildrenAbigail, John III, Nelson, Laurance, Winthrop, and David
Parent(s)John Davison Rockefeller Sr.
Laura Celestia Spelman
RelativesRockefeller family
AwardsPublic Welfare Medal (1943)

John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (January 29, 1874 – May 11, 1960) was an American financier and philanthropist. He was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family. He was the only son among the five children of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller and the father of the five famous Rockefeller brothers.

His sons included Nelson Rockefeller, the 41st vice president of the United States; Winthrop Rockefeller, the 37th governor of Arkansas; and banker David Rockefeller.

References

  1. 1 2 "Rockefeller Archive Center: Extended Biography". Archived from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2011.