He helped build thousands for miles of the train rail. By the early 1880's standard oil controlled about 90% of an oil business , which he discovered.
He had a oil company
No, Laurence Rockefeller is not John D. Rockefeller's brother; he is actually one of John D. Rockefeller's grandsons. Laurence was the son of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and was known for his contributions to philanthropy, conservation, and the arts. John D. Rockefeller had several siblings, but Laurence is part of the next generation of the Rockefeller family.
John D Rockefeller is currently worth $663.4 billion in 2007 dollars.
With money and a
he used a trust to gain control of the oil indusrty in America
Oil
Yes he did and some of the money he donated to the United Nations
Yes he did and some of the money he donated to the United Nations
Yes. Rockefeller's net worth was $329.9 billion. Carnegie's net worth was $309.2 billion. Figures reflect 2007 inflation.
He had a oil company
standard oil company
yes
Estimates on the wealth of John D. Rockefeller in the late 1870's vary. One source has Rockefeller earning $750 per hour based on the dividends from the stock he owned in his primary company, the Standard Oil Company.
Yes, but it was John D. Rockefeller Jr.
No, John D Rockefeller is not single.
No, Laurence Rockefeller is not John D. Rockefeller's brother; he is actually one of John D. Rockefeller's grandsons. Laurence was the son of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and was known for his contributions to philanthropy, conservation, and the arts. John D. Rockefeller had several siblings, but Laurence is part of the next generation of the Rockefeller family.
John D. Rockefeller