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John D Rockefeller

Martin Smith, the Chairman of English National Opera proposes John D Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil; a man who was both simultaneously incredibly rich, extremely hated and a great philanthropist. Francine Stock presents.

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Fri 16 Oct 201500:30
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  • Fri 6 May 200516:30
    BBC Radio 4
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