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John Davison Rockefeller III (March 21, 1906 – July 10, 1978) was an American philanthropist. Rockefeller was the eldest son and second child of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller as well as a grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller.
Jul 6, 2024 · John D. Rockefeller III (born March 21, 1906, New York City, New York, U.S.—died July 10, 1978, Mount Pleasant, New York) was an American philanthropist, a member of the famed Rockefeller family. He was the eldest of the five sons of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
In 1929, as the crash of Wall Street rippled through an already tumultuous Asia, Rockefeller’s grandson, John D. Rockefeller 3rd, embarked on his first trip to Asia as a newly-minted graduate of Princeton University.
ROCKEFELLER, John Davison, III. ( b. 21 March 1906 in New York City; d. 10 July 1978 in Mount Pleasant, New York ), philanthropist, writer, industrialist, social activist, patron of the arts, and member of one of the nation's wealthiest families.
Learn about the life and achievements of John D. Rockefeller 3rd, the eldest son of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and a leader in philanthropy, international relations, and Asian art. Explore his roles in the Rockefeller Foundation, the Asia Society, the Population Council, Lincoln Center, and more.
John Davison Rockefeller III (March 21, 1906 – July 10, 1978) was an American philanthropist. Rockefeller was the eldest son and second child of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller as well as a grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller.
Read the 1920 letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to his son John D. Rockefeller III, who became chairman of the Rockefeller Foundation. The letter outlines the financial expectations and responsibilities for the young heir.
