Rockefeller

biographical name

Rocke·​fel·​ler ˈrä-ki-ˌfe-lər How to pronounce Rockefeller (audio)
John Davison 1839–1937 and his son John Davison, Jr. 1874–1960 American oil magnates and philanthropists

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“Rockefeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rockefeller. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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