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Was bill gates a captain of industry?
It depends on what you mean by a "captain of industry." The term generally applies specifically to John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, and others during their time. But you could certainly say that Bill Gates was a modern captain of industry in the sense that he helped pioneer the modern personal computing industry.
10 successful businessman?
Charles Schwab, J.Pierpont Morgan, James Carnegie, Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch, Ted Turner, John D. Rockefeller, Pierre Samuel du Pont, Howard Hughes,The Duke of Westminster.
How much money is John D Rockefeller worth today?
John D Rockefeller is currently worth $663.4 billion in 2007 dollars.
How did John D Rockefeller get his money?
J.D Rockefeller got his money because of his mom and dad
How was john Rockefeller a captain of the industry?
He was a monopolist.
Who could you compare to john Rockefeller?
Donald Trump or Bill Gates.
Who is the most famous entreprenuer in the world?
Both John D. Rockefeller and Bill Gates tie in my opinion! Bill Gates is currently one of the most famoust according to www.financial-inspiration.com
Did john d Rockefeller write a book?
John D. Rockefeller did not write a book himself, but several biographies have been written about him by other authors. "Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr." by Ron Chernow is a well-known biography of Rockefeller.
Who is Frederick Gates?
Frederick Taylor Gates' born 1853, died 1929, was a baptist minister from upstate New York who became the chief advisor to John D Rockefeller regarding philanthropy. He was largely responsible for Rockefeller's establishment of the University of Chicago, medical Research institutions, and designed the Rockefeller Foundation. John D. once said that Gates was the greatest businessman he had ever known, and placed him on the boards of several Rockefeller owned companies. There is no credible evidence that he is related to Bill Gates, of Microsoft fame. Gates shared Rockefeller's belief in the Protestant work ethic Expressed by John Wesley -- "Gain all you can, save all you can, give all you can."
In what year was the Rockefeller foundation started?
The Rockefeller foundation was founded in the year 1913 by John D. Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller and Fredrick Taylor Gates. This is a non-operating private foundation, worth $3.4 billion as at 2009.
Who was worth more bill gates or john d rockafeller?
Bill Gates
What is the richest man ever to live in the world?
Actually John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) was the richest man to ever live. Bill Gates had a net worth of $124,000,000,000 (billion) but Rockefeller knocked him off the map with 323,400,000,000 (billion)
What is Bill Gates kids names?
He has three children: Jennifer Katharine Gates Rory John Gates Phoebe Adele Gates
How many kids does bill gates have?
Bill Gates has 3 children
How many children does Bill Gates have?
Bill Gates has three children: Phoebe Adele Gates (born in 2002), Rory John Gates (born in 1999), and Jennifer Katharine Gates (born in 1996).
To what kind of charities does Bill Gates make large contributions?
Bill Gates was heavily influenced by Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller when it came to determining how to share his vast wealth. Along with his wife, Melinda, he focuses his philanthropy on organizations that promote education, world health, and low-income communities.
What is the name of bill gates's son?
Rory John Gates (born 1999)
