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Astor, John Jacob

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John Jacob Astor Born July 17, 1763 Waldorf, Germany Died March 29, 1848 New York, New York First American immigrant millionaire John Jacob Astor. National Portrait Gallery. "Rogues do t... Read more

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John Jacob Astor

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An American fur trader, merchant, and capitalist, John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) used his profits from fur trading to invest in a wide range of business enterprises. By the time of his death he was the ... Read more