John D. Rockefeller

John D. Rockefeller

Founder of Standard Oil

America's first billionaire. Built Standard Oil into a monopoly controlling 90% of US oil refining. His inflation-adjusted wealth remains unmatched.

Net Worth: $400B (adjusted) Standard Oil Oil & Energy

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