About
Billionaire and co-founder of Standard Oil Company, the first formidable U.S. business trust. He was a noted philanthropist.
Before Fame
He worked as a bookkeeper for a produce commission firm.
Trivia
He was often considered the wealthiest person in history, even after adjustments were made for inflation. In 1916, he became America's first billionaire.
Family Life
He married Laura Celestia Spelman and had five children with her.
Associated With
He entrusted his only son John Rockefeller Jr. with his oil empire and foundations.
