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Born in richmond, NewYork
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moved to ohio with his family
In 1853, he moved to Cleveland, ohio with his family, at the age of 14. -
got a job at 16
in 1855, he got a real office job at the age of 16 as a bookkeeper. -
an opportunity for the oil business
Rockefeller sensed an opportunity for the oil business in the early 1860's. with oil production ramping up the western Pennsylvania, he establishes an oil refinery near Cleveland. -
opening first refinery
in 1863, he opened his first refinery, and within 2 years, it was the largest in the area. -
standard oil
in 1870, Rockefeller and his associates incorporated the standard oil company, which immediately prospered. -
his legacy
in 1892, his money helped paid for the creation of the university of Chicago. -
rockefeller, a baptist
Rockefeller was a devout Baptist, and once he retired from the daily operation of running one of the largest business in 1895, at the age of 56. -
rockefellers death
john d. Rockefeller passed away on may 23 1937, in Ormond beach florida. his legacy however, lives on: Rockefeller is considered one of Americas leading business.
