About John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) was an American industrialist and philanthropist best known as the co-founder of the Standard Oil Company, which revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern oil production and distribution. His business practices and immense wealth made him a central figure in the development of the American economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of the Rockefeller Foundation, had a lasting impact on education, public health, and scientific research.
