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Definition of John D. Rockefeller
1. Noun. United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937).
Generic synonyms: Industrialist, Altruist, Philanthropist
Lexicographical Neighbors of John D. Rockefeller
Literary usage of John D. Rockefeller
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"From that date the wealth of the company and of John D. Rockefeller grew by leaps
and bounds ... He became associated with his brother, John D. Rockefeller, ..."
2. The General Education Board: An Account of Its Activities, 1902-1914 by General Education Board, General Education Board (New York, N.Y.) (1915)
""Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York. "Mv DEAR MR. ROCKEFELLER:
On behalf of the Trustees of the General Education Board, ..."
3. A Treatise on the Power of Taxation, State and Federal, in the United States by Frederick Newton Judson (1917)
"John D. Rockefeller Not Domiciled in Ohio for Taxation.—Under the statutes of
Ohio describing what should constitute a domicil for the purposes of taxation, ..."
4. The Arena by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (1908)
"The officers and directors of this Standard Oil Company follow: John D. Rockefeller,
President; John D. Archbold, vice-President; HM Flagler, Vice-President ..."
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