John Jacob Astor IV (July 13, 1864 – April 15, 1912) was an American business magnate, real estate developer, and investor who was a member of the Astor family and also the Livingston family. A writer, and lieutenant colonel in the Spanish–American War, he was among the most prominent American passengers aboard RMS Titanic and perished along with 1,495 others when the ship sank on her maiden voyage. 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 $2.9 billion in 2025) when he died.
John Jacob Astor IV
businessman, and ''Titanic'' passenger
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American businessman, and ''Titanic'' passenger
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John Jacob Astor IV is born
John Jacob Astor IV, American businessman, and ''titanic'' passenger, known for american businessman, and ''titanic'' passenger, was born on 1864-07-13.
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- When was John Jacob Astor IV born?
- John Jacob Astor IV was born on 1864-07-13 (American).
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- American businessman, and ''Titanic'' passenger
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- John Jacob Astor IV was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including John Jacob Astor IV is born.
- When did John Jacob Astor IV die?
- John Jacob Astor IV died on 1912-01-01.