David Rockefeller
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About
The son of John D. Rockefeller Jr., he used his banking career to amass a fortune of over $3 billion. At the time of his death, he was the oldest billionaire in the world.
Before Fame
He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1940.
Trivia
He was infamous in the political world, especially for his influential role during the 1970s Iran hostage crisis and as a member of the Bilderberg Group's Advisory Board.
Family Life
He was married to Peggy McGrath from 1940 to 1996. The couple had six children.
Associated With
His family name and wealth brought him into contact with such world leaders as Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro.
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