About John D Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) was an American industrialist and philanthropist who co-founded the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry and transformed the global energy market in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often regarded as one of the wealthiest individuals in modern history, he played a pivotal role in the emergence of the U.S. oil industry and is known for his significant philanthropic contributions in education, public health, and scientific research, establishing institutions like the University of Chicago and the Rockefeller Foundation. His business practices and the monopolistic nature of Standard Oil also contributed to the establishment of antitrust laws in the United States.
