John D. Rockefeller- THE RICHEST AMERICAN EVER
JOHN D ROCKFELLER John D. Rockefeller was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the oil industry in the United States. Born on July 8, 1839, in Richford, New York, Rockefeller worked his way up in the oil business, investing in an oil refinery in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1862. His business grew quickly, and he eventually formed the Standard Oil Company in 1870, which became the largest oil refinery in the world. Rockefeller was known for his aggressive business tactics, but also for his philanthropy, donating over $500 million to charitable causes. He passed away on May 23, ...