William Backhouse Astor, Sr.
William Backhouse Astor Sr. was an American business magnate who inherited most of his father John Jacob Astor's fortune. He worked as a partner in his father's successful export business. His massive investment in Manhattan real estate enabled major donations to the Astor Library in the East Village, which became the New York Public Library.
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General Info
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Male
Date of Birth
September 19th, 1792
Age
234
Birth Place
United States of America, New York
Date of Death
November 24th, 1875
Died Aged
83
Star Sign
Virgo
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Relatives
John Jacob Astor I
Father
Sarah Todd
Mother
William Backhouse Astor, Jr.
Son
John Jacob Astor III
Son
Emily Astor
Daughter
Mary Alida Astor
Daughter
Laura Astor
Daughter
Henry Astor
Son
Sarah Astor
Daughter
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