Winthrop Rockefeller

Winthrop Rockefeller (May 1, 1912 – February 22, 1973) was an American politician and philanthropist. Rockefeller was the fourth son and fifth child of American financier John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. He is one of the grandchildren of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller. As an entrepreneur in Arkansas, he financed many local projects, including a number of new medical clinics in poorer areas, before being elected state governor in 1966, as the first Republican governor of Arkansas since Reconstruction. Despite accusations of lacking insight into the concerns of low-income voters, Rockefeller was re-elected in 1968, and went on to complete the integration of Arkansas schools.

For his son, the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, see Winthrop Paul Rockefeller.
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller in 1967
37th Governor of Arkansas
In office
January 10, 1967 – January 12, 1971
LieutenantMaurice Britt
Preceded byOrval Faubus
Succeeded byDale Bumpers
Personal details
Born(1912-05-01)May 1, 1912
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 22, 1973(1973-02-22) (aged 60)
Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Resting placeWinrock Farms
Morrilton, Arkansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
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(m. 1948; div. 1954)​
    Jeannette Edris
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    (m. 1956; div. 1971)​
    ChildrenWinthrop Paul Rockefeller
    Parent(s)John Davison Rockefeller Jr.
    Abigail Greene Aldrich
    RelativesSee Rockefeller family
    EducationYale University
    ProfessionPolitician, businessman
    Military service
    AllegianceUnited States
    Branch/serviceUnited States Army
    Years of service1941–1945
    RankLieutenant Colonel
    Unit77th Infantry Division
    Battles/warsWorld War II
    Awards
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