Random Reminiscences of Men and Events - Brossura

Rockefeller, John D.

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ISBN 10: 1409969495 ISBN 13: 9781409969495

Casa editrice: Dodo Pr, 2009

Riassunto

John Davison Rockefeller (1839-1937) was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. In 1870, he founded the Standard Oil Company and ran it until he officially retired in 1897. Standard Oil began as an Ohio partnership formed by John D. Rockefeller, his brother William Rockefeller, Henry Flagler, chemist Samuel Andrews, and a silent partner Stephen V. Harkness. Rockefeller kept his stock and as gasoline grew in importance, his wealth soared and he became the world's richest man and first American billionaire, and is often regarded as the richest person in history. He is the founder of both The University of Chicago and Rockefeller University. He was a devoted Northern Baptist and supported many church-based institutions throughout his life. Rockefeller adhered to total abstinence from alcohol and tobacco throughout his life.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Dodo Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1409969495
• ISBN 13: 9781409969495
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 108
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile