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The Rockefeller family (/ ˈ r ɒ k ə f ɛ l ər / ROCK-ə-fell-ər) is an American industrial, political, and banking family that owns one of the world's largest fortunes. The fortune was made in the American petroleum industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries by brothers John D. Rockefeller and William A. Rockefeller Jr., primarily through Standard Oil (the predecessor of ...
For example, economic blogger Scott Sumner noted in 2018 that Rockefeller was worth $1.4 billion when he died in 1937, equivalent to about $24 billion in dollars in 2018 when adjusting for inflation. Meanwhile, Bill Gates in 1999 was worth nearly $150 billion in dollars adjusted to 2018. [4]
The Gondi family of Florence, financial partners of the Medici family in the 15th century. The Fugger family of mercantile bankers and venture capitalists, the richest family in the 16th century. [63] The Welser family, alongside the Fugger one of the most important families of merchant bankers in 16th-century Europe.
Only 10% of family wealth makes it to the third generation, according to a landmark Williams Group wealth consultancy study reported by Reuters in 2015. But a handful of families throughout history...
The Rockefeller Family. Approximate Net Worth: $8.4 billion Source of Wealth: Oil The legendary John D. Rockefeller wasn’t just the richest man of his day, he might be among the highest ...
The title currently goes to the Walton family with a net worth of $248.5 billion. Amassing more than just fame, these names have produced great fortunes. Keep reading to find out what other ...
In the aftermath, Rockefeller's control over the oil industry was somewhat reduced, but over the next 10 years the breakup proved immensely profitable for him. The companies' combined net worth rose fivefold and Rockefeller's personal wealth jumped to $900 million. [92]
There is no way around the Rockefeller name being associated with money as it's synonymous with immense wealth and the realization of the American Dream. The family's fortune, established by ...