Founding associations
William Rockefeller is recorded as a founder of Standard Oil in the cited public company records. The person record describes William Rockefeller as American financier, businessman, and Standard Oil co-founder (1841-1922).
Standard Oil
defunct American oil company (1870–1911). Recorded founding year: 1870.
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William Rockefeller’s association with Standard Oil can be researched alongside John D. Rockefeller. The company’s recorded founding year is 1870. The shared company record is the evidence for this connection; it does not establish that these people currently work together.
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Public sources
- Wikidata public record Q1347859: person identity and public description.
- Wikidata public record Q375791: founder association with Standard Oil.
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