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   How much was John Jacob Astor worth in 1912?

   • John Jacob Astor IV was worth an estimated $90 million dollars in 1912 ($12.7 billion in 2015), and he only represented one of several branches of the Astor family. The majority of Astor’s wealth was from real estate, which included several well renowned New York hotels.

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   How did William Waldorf Astor irritate John Jacob Astor?

   • William Waldorf Astor proceeded to irritate his cousin John Jacob Astor by building a 13-story hotel on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 33rd Street, on a residential block where John Jacob’s mother lived. Four years later, John Jacob, in turn, built a 17-story hotel just a few feet away–and the rest is history.

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   How did John Jacob Astor make his money?

   • The majority of Astor’s wealth was from real estate, which included several well renowned New York hotels. However, the foundation of the entire Astor family’s wealth rested on the fortune created by one man, the original John Jacob Astor.

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   Why did John Jacob Astor go to Egypt?

   • John Jacob Astor IV and Force fled to Europe to escape gossip and decided to winter in Egypt. Having spent several months abroad Astor felt it was time to come home as Madeline was now pregnant. The newlyweds boarded Titanic at Cherbourg, France.

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2. www.historytools.org › stories › the-gilded-life-andThe Gilded Life and Tragic End of John Jacob Astor IV ...

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   15 hours ago · John Jacob Astor IV left behind a fortune estimated at over $150 million (equivalent to over $4 billion today). The bulk of his wealth and business interests passed to his eldest son Vincent. The 20-year-old Vincent Astor suddenly found himself one of the richest men in America, inheriting an estate that included The Waldorf-Astoria and St. Regis.

3. untappedcities.com › 2013/10/03 › astor-familyThe Astor Family Connection to the Meatpacking District and ...

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   5 days ago · One of the earliest people to see potential in the Meatpacking District was perhaps John Jacob Astor, who bought large portions of it in the early 19th century.

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   4 days ago · John Jacob Astor IV was worth an estimated $90 million dollars in 1912 ($12.7 billion in 2015), and he only represented one of several branches of the Astor family. The majority of...

6. untappedcities.com › 2021/03/16 › secrets-waldorfTop 10 Secrets of The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC

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   2 days ago · William Waldorf Astor proceeded to irritate his cousin John Jacob Astor by building a 13-story hotel on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 33rd Street, on a residential block where John...

7. www.intelligenceonline.com › governmentOman, United Kingdom John Astor - Intelligence Online

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   4 days ago · Lord Astor spent the New Year in Muscat and returned back to the UK on January 10. The visit, which focused on regional security issues and foreign affairs, was entirely financed by the Sultan of Oman's services. The 3rd Baron Astor of Hever has travelled to Oman for the British government on a number of occasions in the past two years.

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   2 days ago · The Baron Astor of Hever: 1956: John Astor, 3rd Baron Astor of Hever: Charles Astor The Baron Sinclair of Cleeve: 1957: John Sinclair, 3rd Baron Sinclair of Cleeve: none: The Baron Bridges: 1957: Mark Bridges, 3rd Baron Bridges: Nicholas Bridges (brother) The Baron Norrie: 1957: George Norrie, 2nd Baron Norrie: Mark Norrie The Baron Birkett: 1958

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    3 days ago · John Astor, Baron Astor of Hever, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State du ministère britannique de la défense jusqu'en mai, s'impose de plus en plus comme l'interlocuteur britannique privilégié à Oman. Celui-ci est rentré de Mascate le 10 janvier, après y avoir passé le réveillon de fin d'année.