John Davison Rockefeller 3rd (March 21, 1906 - July 10, 1978) was an industrialist, philanthropist, and member of the prominent United States Rockefeller family. March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Industrialist mainly refers to a person who takes a leading or visionary role in the process of building up an industry over a long time. ... A philanthropist is someone who devotes his or her time, money, or effort towards helping others. ... The Rockefeller family, founded by John Davison Rockefeller (1839-1937) and his brother William Rockefeller (1841-1922), made a fortune in the oil business during the latter part of the 19th century through their Standard Oil Company. ...

He was the eldest son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, and brother of Nelson A. Rockefeller, Laurance Rockefeller, David Rockefeller, and Winthrop Rockefeller. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. ... Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 - January 26, 1979) was a Governor of New York and the 41st Vice President of the United States of America from December 19, 1974 to January 20, 1977. ... Laurance Spelman Rockefeller (May 26, 1910 - July 11, 2004) was a financier, philanthropist, and conservationist. ... David Rockefeller, (b. ... Winthrop Rockefeller (1 May 1912 – 22 February 1973), a member of the prominent United States Rockefeller family, was a politician and philanthropist who served as the first Republican governor of Arkansas since Reconstruction. ...

On November 11, 1932 he married Blanchette Ferry Hooker. They had one son, John D. Rockefeller IV, who is currently junior U.S. Senator from West Virginia and a former two term governor of that state, and three daughters Sandra Rockefeller, Hope Rockefeller, and Alida Rockefeller. November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. ... Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller was born Blanchette Ferry Hooker on October 2, 1909 in New York City. ... John Davison Rockefeller IV (born June 18, 1937) is a member of the prominent United States Rockefeller family who has served as a Democratic U.S. Senator from West Virginia since 1985. ... State nickname: Mountain State Other U.S. States Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Governor Joe Manchin Official languages English Area 62,809 km² (41st)  - Land 62,436 km²  - Water 376 km² (0. ...

John D. Rockefeller 3rd was killed in an automobile accident in Mount Pleasant, New York on July 10, 1978. Mount Pleasant is a town located in Westchester County, New York. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...

External links

• Biography on Rockefeller University
• list of his published paper.