Statements (288)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Person gptkb:Philanthropist |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
gptkb:social_reform
|
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
scientific research funding
education for African Americans cultural institutions. |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Rockefeller_Family
gptkb:Rockefeller_Family_Philanthropy gptkb:Rockefeller_Center_Christmas_Spectacular gptkb:Rockefeller_University gptkb:National_Urban_League gptkb:Rockefeller_Family_Archives gptkb:Gospel_of_Wealth gptkb:Rockefeller_Institute_of_Medical_Research gptkb:Standard_Oil gptkb:industrial_revolution gptkb:American_Museum_of_Natural_History gptkb:Columbia_University gptkb:Harvard_University gptkb:National_Park_Service gptkb:Rockefeller_Brothers_Fund gptkb:United_Nations gptkb:University_of_Chicago gptkb:World_Wildlife_Fund gptkb:Rockefeller_Plaza gptkb:American_Red_Cross gptkb:Council_on_Foreign_Relations gptkb:National_Geographic_Society gptkb:National_Institutes_of_Health gptkb:Rockefeller_Center_Ice_Skating_Rink gptkb:Rockefeller_Family_Office gptkb:Rockefeller_Institute_for_Medical_Research gptkb:United_Negro_College_Fund gptkb:Rockefeller_Family_Fund gptkb:Rockefeller_Center_Observation_Deck gptkb:Rockefeller_Memorial_Chapel gptkb:New_York_Public_Library gptkb:Bilderberg_Group gptkb:Rockefeller_University_Press gptkb:Rockefeller_Center gptkb:Chase_Manhattan_Bank gptkb:Trilateral_Commission gptkb:Rockefeller_Center_Christmas_Tree gptkb:Rockefeller_family gptkb:Rockefeller_Philanthropy_Advisors gptkb:Spelman_College gptkb:Rockefeller_Family_Business gptkb:Rockefeller_Family_Foundation gptkb:Rockefeller_Foundation_International gptkb:Rockefeller_Center_NBC_Studios gptkb:Rockefeller_Center_Radio_City_Music_Hall gptkb:Rockefeller_Center_Top_of_the_Rock American capitalism Rockefeller Center Art Deco Architecture Rockefeller Family History Rockefeller Family Legacy Rockefeller Family Tree Rockefeller Family Values Rockefeller Family Wealth |
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
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| gptkbp:born |
July 8, 1839
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Richford,_New_York
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| gptkbp:charity |
gptkb:Rockefeller_Foundation
gptkb:University_of_Chicago gptkb:Spelman_College $500 million to charity land for parks to various religious organizations to the establishment of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research |
| gptkbp:charity_work |
gptkb:medical_research
gptkb:education gptkb:scientific_research public health arts and culture |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Elizabeth_Rockefeller
gptkb:John_D._Rockefeller_Jr. gptkb:Alice_Rockefeller |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Elizabeth_Rockefeller
gptkb:Winthrop_Rockefeller gptkb:John_D._Rockefeller_Jr. gptkb:Alice_Rockefeller gptkb:William_Rockefeller gptkb:David_Rockefeller gptkb:Abby_Rockefeller gptkb:Frank_Rockefeller |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
public health initiatives
the development of public libraries the establishment of the National Park Service |
| gptkbp:died |
May 23, 1937
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Ormond_Beach,_Florida
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Oberlin_College
gptkb:Central_High_School,_Cleveland gptkb:Central_High_School |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Rockefeller_Foundation
gptkb:University_of_Chicago gptkb:Rockefeller_Institute_for_Medical_Research gptkb:the_Rockefeller_Sanitary_Commission |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.”
“ If your only goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it.” “ The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.” “ Charity is injurious unless it helps the recipient to become independent of it.” “ Good management consists in showing average people how to do the work of superior people.” |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:oil_and_gas_industry
gptkb:Rockefeller_Foundation gptkb:Standard_Oil gptkb:University_of_Chicago |
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:oil_and_gas_industry
gptkb:Standard_Oil |
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:John_Davison_Rockefeller
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Laura_Spelman_Rockefeller
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
John D. Rockefeller
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:business_practices
gptkb:economic_development gptkb:economic_policies gptkb:Ethics gptkb:Business_School gptkb:Wealth_Management gptkb:community_development gptkb:educational_institutions gptkb:financial_institutions gptkb:sustainable_development gptkb:Philanthropy gptkb:organization entrepreneurship environmental initiatives public policy social change scientific advancements social welfare programs cultural institutions humanitarian efforts regulatory policies social responsibility investment strategies global health initiatives capital markets business leadership healthcare systems American capitalism charitable giving wealth distribution nonprofit sector oil industry regulations philanthropic foundations international development global philanthropy economic thought foundations worldwide modern corporate structure |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:business_practices
gptkb:Philanthropy American business practices the oil industry American oil industry the rise of the American economy modern philanthropy anti-trust laws philanthropy in the United States the establishment of research institutions the establishment of charitable foundations the development of the oil industry the philanthropic sector the concept of corporate social responsibility the creation of antitrust laws the development of higher education the funding of arts and humanities the funding of cultural institutions the funding of education initiatives the funding of medical research the funding of public health initiatives the funding of scientific research the funding of social programs the modern business landscape the regulation of industries the structure of monopolies the establishment of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research tax policies related to charitable donations the development of the petroleum industry the establishment of the Rockefeller Center the establishment of the General Education Board the establishment of the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel the establishment of Rockefeller University the establishment of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund the establishment of the Rockefeller Family Fund the establishment of the Rockefeller Foundation the establishment of the Rockefeller Plaza the establishment of the Rockefeller University the establishment of the University of Chicago the establishment of the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial |
| gptkbp:inspired |
antitrust laws
business ethics discussions other philanthropists |
| gptkbp:invention |
trusts
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| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:Baptist
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| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
the arts
the arts and culture international health initiatives the development of public libraries the establishment of research universities the establishment of the National Gallery of Art the establishment of the National Institutes of Health |
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
education programs
the construction of hospitals the development of agricultural research |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
philanthropic foundations
the establishment of public health systems the field of public health |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Laura_Spelman_Rockefeller
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| gptkbp:known_for |
wealth accumulation
monopoly practices founding the Standard Oil Company |
| gptkbp:legacy |
philanthropic contributions
philanthropic foundations Standard Oil breakup one of the richest individuals in history Standard Oil monopoly |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:net_worth |
approximately $400 billion (inflation-adjusted)
$340 billion (inflation-adjusted) estimated at $400 billion (inflation adjusted) estimated at $400 billion (inflation-adjusted) approximately $400 billion (inflation adjusted) 400 billion USD (adjusted for inflation) |
| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
the establishment of the National Academy of Sciences
the establishment of the National Bureau of Economic Research |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
the oil industry
the history of American philanthropy the history of corporate philanthropy |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Philanthropist
oil industry business leader oil industry leader |
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:William_Avery_Rockefeller
gptkb:Eliza_Davison_Rockefeller Eliza Davison |
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:William_Rockefeller
gptkb:Henry_Flagler |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
gptkb:Rockefeller_Foundation
gptkb:education gptkb:the_Gilded_Age gptkb:religion gptkb:community_development gptkb:scientific_research public health arts health and education |
| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
gptkb:Republican_Party
|
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Republican_Party
|
| gptkbp:precedent |
large-scale philanthropy
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Standard_Oil
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
gptkb:scientific_research
scientific philanthropy |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Baptist
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:Pocantico_Hills,_New_York |
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Frank_Rockefeller
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Laura_Spelman
gptkb:Laura_Spelman_Rockefeller |
| gptkbp:supported |
gptkb:medical_research
African American education the arts the arts and culture the establishment of the General Education Board |
| gptkbp:type_of_business |
gptkb:oil_and_gas_industry
|
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
American philanthropy
the development of modern philanthropy the establishment of the National Endowment for the Arts the establishment of the National Park System the development of the American education system the establishment of the Rockefeller Center |
| gptkbp:was_a_major_donor_to |
gptkb:the_American_Red_Cross
the establishment of the American Museum of Natural History the establishment of the Museum of Modern Art |
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
gptkb:Philanthropy
vertical integration |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
gptkb:community_development
environmental conservation social justice initiatives charitable giving scientific education |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:education_reform
gptkb:the_creation_of_the_National_Park_Service anti-trust issues |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
his wealth
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| gptkbp:year_established |
1870
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Henry_Ford
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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