John Jacob Astor
German-American businessman and merchant
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John Jacob Astor was a German-born American businessman, merchant, real estate mogul, and investor. Astor made his fortune mainly in a fur trade monopoly, by exporting opium into China, and by investing in real estate in or around New York City. Wikipedia
Born: July 17, 1763, Walldorf, Germany
Died: March 29, 1848 (age 84 years), Manhattan, New York, NY
Children: William Backhouse Astor Sr., Sarah Todd Astor, Eliza Astor, and more
Parents: Johann Jacob Astor and Maria Magdalena Vorfelder
Grandchildren: William Backhouse Astor Jr., John Jacob Astor III, Henry Astor, and more
Siblings: Melchior Astor and Georg Astor
Spouse: Sarah Cox Todd (m. 1785–1834)
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