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Rockefeller made his money in oil, which he discovered at the bottom of wells. Oil was considered crude in those days, but so was Rockefeller. Now both are considered quite refined.

Richard Armour

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Richard Armour
Age: 82 †
Born: 1906
Born: July 15
Died: 1989
Died: February 28
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