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When was Michael Rockefeller born?
Michael Rockefeller was born on May 18, 1938 (over 88 years ago)
When did Michael Rockefeller die?
Michael Rockefeller died on November 19, 1961 (almost 65 years ago)
What was Michael Rockefeller's reason of death?
Disappeared off the coast of West New Guinea in 1961, presumed drowned, while on an anthropological expedition.
What is a short biography of Michael Rockefeller?
Michael Clark Rockefeller was the fifth child of Nelson Rockefeller and Mary Todhunter Clark. He disappeared in 1961 off the coast of West Papua (then Dutch New Guinea) while collecting indigenous Asmat art. His disappearance has been the subject of considerable speculation.
What is Michael Rockefeller's occupation?
Anthropologist, art collector.
What are the links for Michael Rockefeller?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Rockefeller
Michael Rockefeller parents include Nelson Rockefeller (1908-07-08 - 1979-01-26), Mary Todhunter Clark (1907-09-17 - 1999-04-19)
Michael Rockefeller siblings include Rodman Rockefeller (1932-06-02 - 2000-11-10), Ann Rockefeller (1934-11-27), Steven Rockefeller (1936-06-26), Mary Rockefeller (1938-07-06)
Michael Rockefeller half brothers / half sisters include Mark Rockefeller (1967-02-26)
Michael Rockefeller aunts / uncles include Abby Rockefeller (1903-11-09 - 1976-12-01), John D. III Rockefeller (1906-03-21 - 1978-07-10), Laurance Rockefeller (1910-05-26 - 2004-07-11), Winthrop Rockefeller (1912-05-01 - 1973-02-22), David Rockefeller (1915-06-12 - 2017-03-20)
Michael Rockefeller cousins include David Jr. Rockefeller (1941-06-24), Abby Rockefeller (1943-08-29), Neva Rockefeller (1944-12-18), Peggy Rockefeller (1947-02-09), Richard Rockefeller (1949-06-07 - 2014-06-13), Eileen Rockefeller (1952-10-17)
Michael Rockefeller grandparents include John D. Jr. Rockefeller (1874-01-29 - 1960-05-11), Abby Aldrich (1874-10-26 - 1948-04-05)
Michael Rockefeller great-grandparents include John D. Rockefeller (1839-07-08 - 1937-05-23), Laura Spelman (1839-09-26 - 1915-03-12)
Michael Rockefeller great-great-grandparents include William Avery Rockefeller (1810-11-13 - 1906-05-11), Eliza Davison (1813-09-12 - 1889-03-28)
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