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About Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller was an American businessman and politician best remembered for being the 41st Vice President of the United States and the 49th Governor of New York. He is also known for being a member of the extremely powerful and wealthy family the Rockefeller family.
Family Life
He was born to socialite Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and financier John Davison Rockefeller Jr. He had five siblings: Abby, John III, Laurance, Winthrop and David Rockefeller. He was married twice. His first marriage was to Mary Rockefeller. The marriage lasted from 1930 to 1962 and produced five children. His second marriage was to Margaretta Large "Happy" Fitler in 1963. The marriage produced two children and lasted until his death in 1979.
Trivia
In 1961, his son Michael disappeared after his canoe capsized in New Guinea. He was presumed to have drowned since he was never found.
1n 1977, he was honored with one of America's highest civilian honors, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He died of a heart attack in 1979 in the presence of his 25-year-old aide Megan Marshack, whom many suspected he was having an affair with.
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Nelson Rockefeller's Popularity
Nelson Rockefeller was a famous American politician, 41st Vice President of the United States, who was born on July 8, 1908. As a person born on this date, Nelson Rockefeller is listed in our database as the 33rd most popular celebrity for the day (July 8) and the 13th most popular for the year (1908).
People born on July 8 fall under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. Nelson Rockefeller is the 825th most popular Cancer.
Aside from information specific to Nelson Rockefeller's birthday, Nelson Rockefeller is the 5575th most famous American.
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