Rock·e·fel·ler (r k  -f l r) American family, including John Davison (1839-1937), an oil magnate who amassed great wealth through the Standard Oil Company and spent about half of his fortune on philanthropic works. His son John Davison, Jr. (1874-1960), continued his father's work and had five sons, including Nelson Aldrich (1908-1979), who was governor of New York (1959-1973) and Vice President of the United States (1974-1977) under Gerald Ford. |
Rockefeller [ˈrɒkəˌfɛlə]
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1. (Biographies / Rockefeller, John D(avison) (1839-1937) M, US, BUSINESS: industrialist, PHILANTHROPY: philanthropist) John D(avison). 1839-1937, US industrialist and philanthropist
2. (Biographies / Rockefeller, John D(avison) (1874-1960) M, US, BUSINESS: capitalist, PHILANTHROPY: philanthropist) his son, John D(avison). 1874-1960, US capitalist and philanthropist
3. (Biographies / Rockefeller, Nelson (Aldrich) (1908-1979) M, US, POLITICS: politician, POLITICS: statesman) his son, Nelson (Aldrich). 1908-79, US politician; governor of New York State (1958-74); vice president (1974-76)
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| Noun | 1. |  Rockefeller - United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937) |
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