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David Rockefeller, Sr.
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| Born | June 12, 1915 New York City, NewYork, U.S.
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| Died | March 20, 2017 (aged 101) Pocantico Hills, New York, U.S.
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| Cause of death | Congestive heart failure |
| Resting place | Rockefeller Family Cemetery Sleepy Hollow, New York |
| Residence | Westchester County, New York, Mount Desert Island, Maine, Livingston, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | London School of Economics |
| Alma mater | Columbia University, Harvard University, University of Chicago |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
| Years active | 1940–2017 |
| Home town | New York City, New York |
| Net worth |  US$3.1 billion (as of November 2016) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret "Peggy" McGrath (m. 1940-1996, her death) |
| Children | David, Abby, Neva, Peggy, Richard, Eileen |
| Parent(s) | John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Abby Aldrich Rockefeller |
| Relatives | John D. Rockefeller (Grandfather) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank |  Gunner's mate, 1st classHonorary Chief Petty Officer |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
David Rockefeller, Sr. (June 12, 1915 – March 20, 2017) was the patriarch of the Rockefeller family. He founded the Trilateral Commission. He was the only surviving grandchild of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His five siblings were Abby, John D. III, Nelson, Laurance and Winthrop.
He was a member of the Advisory Board for the Bilderberg Group.
His net wealth was about 2.5 billion dollars. This ranked him among the 300 richest people in the world.
Death
Rockefeller died on March 20, 2017 at his home in Pocantico Hills, New York from congestive heart failure at the age of 101.
Images for kids
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David Rockefeller launches the International Executive Service Corps in the White House Rose Garden, 1964.