John Jacob Astor


 

John Jacob (originally Johann Jakob) Astor (July 17, 1763 - March 29, 1848) made a fortune in fur trading and real estate. He is the founder of what became known as the Astor family.

Children

  • Magdalen (1788-1832)
  • Sarah (1790-1791)
  • John Jacob II (1791-1869)
  • William Backhouse (1792-1875)
  • Dorothee (1795-1853)
  • Henry (1797-1799)
  • Eliza (1801-1838)
  • unnamed son (1802)

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