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John Jacob Astor IV (July 13, 1864 – April 15, 1912) was an American business magnate, real estate developer, investor, writer, lieutenant colonel in the Spanish–American War, and a prominent member of the Astor family.
Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was John Jacob Astor IV? Financier, soldier and inventor John Jacob Astor IV built the Astoria section of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1897.
Mar 19, 2021 · Married to the richest man of her day, John Jacob Astor IV, and pregnant with their first child together, Madeleine Astor (pictured above, with John) boarded the Titanic to return home after traveling to Egypt, Paris and England.
Apr 15, 2024 · John Jacob Astor IV was one of the wealthiest people in the world when he perished in the Titanic sinking. His life was marked by amazing innovations and wealth, but scandal as well.
Sep 1, 1996 · John Jacob Astor. Colonel John Jacob Astor IV (JJ Astor) was born in Rhinebeck, New York on July 13th, 1864 the son of William Astor and great-grandson of John Jacob Astor the fur trader. Astor was educated at St. Paul's School, Concord and later went to Harvard.
May 26, 2024 · In the 1890s, John Jacob Astor IV took over management of the family‘s vast real estate holdings. He soon proved himself a shrewd businessman and visionary developer. His most famous achievement was the creation of the legendary Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
Jun 1, 2023 · John Jacob Astor IV was one of the wealthiest individuals in the world when he boarded the ill-fated RMS Titanic in 1912. He hailed from the illustrious Astor family, renowned for their real estate empire and known as one of the richest families in the United States.
