John Davison Rockefeller Sr. (1839-1937) was one of the foremost American businessmen and philanthropists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The founder of Standard Oil Company, he was often criticized for the ruthless business tactics that enabled him to dominate the U.S. oil industry, and eventually his oil empire was broken up under the antitrust laws. However, like Andrew Carnegie, he gave away vast sums from his enormous fortune and became known as much for his philanthropy as for his role as the "robber baron" of Standard Oil.
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Discusses Rockefeller's life, the oil industry of his era, the growth of Standard Oil, and Rockefeller's business practices. By Francois Micheloud. Includes photos, bibliography, and French version of text.
Rockefeller's obituary from the New York Times, 1937.
Rockefeller's obituary from the New York Times, 1937.
Discusses Rockefeller's life, the oil industry of his era, the growth of Standard Oil, and Rockefeller's business practices. By Francois Micheloud. Includes photos, bibliography, and French version of text.
