John Jacob Astor IV
American businessman (1864–1912) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. He died in the sinking of the Titanic during the early hours of April 15, 1912.[1] Astor was the richest passenger aboard the RMS Titanic and was thought to be among the richest people in the world at that time, with a net worth of roughly $87 million (equivalent to $2.75 billion in 2023) when he died.[2][3]
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Born | (1864-07-13)July 13, 1864 Rhinebeck, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 1912(1912-04-15) (aged 47) North Atlantic Ocean |
Cause of death | Sinking of the Titanic |
Burial place | Trinity Church Cemetery New York City, U.S. |
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Occupation | Business magnate |
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Parent(s) | William Backhouse Astor Jr. Caroline Webster "Lina" Schermerhorn |
Relatives | Astor family |
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