John Davison Rockefeller Jr. was an American financier and philanthropist, known as the son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller. He played a key role in developing Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan, becoming a major real estate holder in New York City. Rockefeller became renowned for his philanthropy, donating over $500 million to various causes, including education and the reconstruction of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Despite his charitable endeavors, he faced criticism for alleged involvement in events like the Ludlow Massacre during the Colorado Coalfield War. Rockefeller had six children: Abby, John III, Nelson, Laurance, Winthrop, and David.

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