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Winthrop Rockefeller born
Rockefeller was born in New York City, New York. His parents were John D. Rockefeller and Abigal Greene. -
Rockefeller attends college
Rockefeller went to college at Yale University after attending Loomis Chaffee School in Connecticut. -
Winthrop joins the Army
Rockefeller was a soldier of the 77th Infantry Division. He fought in WWII, and made the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was awarded with a Purple Heart. -
Winthrop Marries
Rockefeller married actress Jievute Paulekiute. They were married in Florida and were know as Cinderella and Prince Charming. -
Winthrop P. Rockefeller is born
A son was born to the happily married couple. His name was Winthrop Paul Rockefeller. -
Winthrop moves from New York
Rockefeller moved to central Arkansas and immediately established Winrock Enterprises and Winrock Farms. -
Winthrop and Jievute divorce
The once happily married couple divorces, and the mother get custody of Winthrop Paul. -
Winthrop marries again
Rockefeller would wed his second and final time to Jeanette Edris. They had no children together. -
Rockefeller runs for Governor
Winthrop runs his first campaign for governor, against Orval Faubus. He loses, but sets the stage for his next compaign. -
Winthrop's 2nd Governor Campaign
At this time, only 11 percent of Arkansans were democratic, but they were tired of Faubus. In the end, Rockefeller came out with the win. -
Winthop Divorces again
Rockefeller divorces his second wife shortly after his lost election for governor. -
Rockefeller Dies
Winthrop Rockefeller died in Palm Springs, California, at the age of sixty. He was cremated.