John D. Rockefeller Net Worth at Death
Net worth at death (1937)
$663.4 million
≈ $1 billion in 2025 dollars, adjusted for inflation
Who was John D. Rockefeller?
Concentrating his business efforts on oil refining, John Davison Rockefeller Sr. established himself as a prominent American businessman. Beginning with early partnerships at age 20, he went on to found the Standard Oil Company in 1870, running it until 1897 while remaining its largest shareholder. Following his professional career, Rockefeller dedicated significant time and resources to philanthropy, particularly focusing on advancements in medicine, education, higher learning, and modernizing regions such as the Southern United States. The entrepreneur’s estimated net worth in 2007 was $663 million.
Born
Died
1937
Known for
Entrepreneur
Wealth from
Philanthropist
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