David Rockefeller

David Rockefeller

David Rockefeller, Sr. (born June 12, 1915) is an American banker and philanthropist. David is the current patriarch of the Rockefeller family and only surviving child of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, and the only surviving grandchild of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His five siblings were Abby, John D. III, Nelson, Laurance and Winthrop.

Read more about David Rockefeller:  Early Life, Career At The Chase Bank, Political Life, Policy Groups, Rockefeller Patriarch, Wealth, Awards, Bibliography

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