John D. Rockefeller
(1839-1937)

John D. Rockefeller-22 years Rockefeller was 22 when the Civil War began. He refused to fight for the Union. Foto: Unknown author / Public Domain

American business magnate and philanthropist (1839–1937) – John D. Rockefeller was born in Richford (Human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America) on July 8th, 1839 and died in Ormond Beach (City in Volusia County, Florida, United States) on May 23rd, 1937 at the age of 97. Today John D. Rockefeller would be 184 years old.

Age

how old was John D. Rockefeller when he died?

John D. Rockefeller died in 1937 at the age of 97.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 8th, 1839 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Richford Human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America
Death Date	May 23rd, 1937 (Sunday)
Death place	Ormond Beach City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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John D. Rockefeller

Birthday

When was John D. Rockefeller born?

John D. Rockefeller was born on July 8th, 1839.

Death

When did John D. Rockefeller die?

John D. Rockefeller died on May 23rd, 1937 at the age of 97 in Ormond Beach (City in Volusia County, Florida, United States). Today John D. Rockefeller would be 184 years old.