John Jacob Astor

  • male, deceased (1848)
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John Jacob (originally either Johann Jakob or Johann Jacob) Astor (July 17, 1763 - March 29, 1848) was the first of the Astor family dynasty and the first millionaire in the United States, the creator of the first Trust in America, from which he made his fortune in the fur trade, real estate, and opium industries. Wikipedia
Born:
July 17, 1763
Died:
March 29, 1848
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