John D. Rockefeller III

John Davison Rockefeller 3rd (March 21, 1906 - July 10, 1978) was an industrialist, philanthropist, and member of the prominent United States Rockefeller family.

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March 21 - 1906 - July 10 - 1978 - Industrialist - Philanthropist - United States - Rockefeller family

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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.

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. - Nelson A. Rockefeller - Laurance Rockefeller - David Rockefeller - Winthrop Rockefeller

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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.

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November 11 - 1932 - Blanchette Ferry Hooker - John D. Rockefeller IV - West Virginia

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John D. Rockefeller 3rd was killed in an automobile accident in Mount Pleasant, New York on July 10, 1978.

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Mount Pleasant, New York - July 10 - 1978

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