John Jacob Astor I
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John Jacob Astor I
Summary
John Jacob Astor I is a human[1]. Born in Walldorf[2], he… he was born on July 17, 1763[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on March 29, 1848[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6] and wholesaler[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- John Jacob Astor I's place of birth was Walldorf[2].
- John Jacob Astor I passed away in Manhattan[4].
- John Jacob Astor I was born on July 17, 1763[3].
- John Jacob Astor I died on March 29, 1848[5].
- John Jacob Astor I is buried at Trinity Church Cemetery[9].
- John Jacob Astor I's father was Johann Jakob Astor[10].
- John Jacob Astor I's mother was Maria Magdalena[11].
- John Jacob Astor I was married to Sarah Todd[12].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was William Backhouse Astor, Sr.[13].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was Henry Astor[14].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was Magdalen Astor[15].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was Sarah Astor[16].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was John Jacob Astor[17].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was Dorothea Astor[18].
- John Jacob Astor I held citizenship in Electoral Palatinate[19].
- John Jacob Astor I held citizenship in United States[20].
- John Jacob Astor I worked as an entrepreneur[6].
- John Jacob Astor I's professions included wholesaler[7].
- John Jacob Astor I is recorded as male[21].
- John Jacob Astor I's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- John Jacob Astor I's family is recorded as Astor family[23].
- John Jacob Astor I's Commons category is recorded as John Jacob Astor[24].
- John Jacob Astor I's family name is recorded as Astor[25].
- John Jacob Astor I's given name is recorded as John[26].
- John Jacob Astor I's given name is recorded as Jacob[27].
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Origins and Family
John Jacob Astor I was born in Walldorf[2]. He was born on July 17, 1763[3]. His father was Johann Jakob Astor[10]. His mother was Maria Magdalena[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6] and wholesaler[7].
Personal Life
Among John Jacob Astor I's spouses was Sarah Todd[12]. Children include William Backhouse Astor, Sr.[13], an entrepreneur[28], 1792–1875[29], of United States[30]; Henry Astor[14], 1797–1799[31]; Magdalen Astor[15], 1788–1832[32]; Sarah Astor[16], 1790–1790[33]; John Jacob Astor[17], 1791–1869[34]; and Dorothea Astor[18], 1795–1853[35].
Death and Burial
John Jacob Astor I died on March 29, 1848[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. Burial took place at Trinity Church Cemetery[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Jacob Astor I include Waldorf-Astoria Hotel[36], a hotel[37], in United States[38], founded in 1893[39]; Astoria River[40], a river[41], in Canada[42]; Astoria[43], a city of Oregon[44], in United States[45], founded in 1811[46]; and Astor Place[47], a street[48], in United States[49].
Why It Matters
John Jacob Astor I has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Waldorf-Astoria Hotel[36], a hotel[37], in United States[38], founded in 1893[39]; Astoria River[40], a river[41], in Canada[42]; Astoria[43], a city of Oregon[44], in United States[45], founded in 1811[46]; and Astor Place[47], a street[48], in United States[49].
FAQs
Where was John Jacob Astor I born?
Born in Walldorf[2], John Jacob Astor I…
Where did John Jacob Astor I die?
John Jacob Astor I died in Manhattan[4].
Who were John Jacob Astor I's parents?
John Jacob Astor I's father was Johann Jakob Astor[10]. John Jacob Astor I's mother was Maria Magdalena[11].
Who was John Jacob Astor I married to?
John Jacob Astor I's spouses include Sarah Todd[12].
What did John Jacob Astor I do for work?
John Jacob Astor I worked as entrepreneur[6] and wholesaler[7].