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“I am a passionate traveler, and from the time I was a child, travel formed me as much as my formal education.”

Quote by David Rockefeller

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David Rockefeller

David Rockefeller was an American banker and philanthropist. He served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Chase Manhattan Bank and as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. As a member of the influential Rockefeller family, he played a significant role in American business and politics during the 20th century. more

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