John Jacob Astor IV
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Summary
John Jacob Astor IV was born on July 13, 1864[1], in Rhinebeck[2]. He died on April 15, 1912[3], in North Atlantic Ocean[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], inventor[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and racing automobile driver[9]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,365 views/month, #3,961 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1864[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1912[12]
- Place of burial: Trinity Church Cemetery[13]
- Father: William Backhouse Astor, Jr.[14]
- Mother: Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor[15]
- Spouse: Ava Lowle Willing[16], Madeleine Astor[17]
- Child: Vincent Astor[18], Ava Alice Muriel Astor[19], John Jacob Astor VI[20]
- Country of citizenship: United States[21]
- Occupation: passenger[22], hotel owner[23]
- Educated at: Harvard University[24], St. Paul's School[25]
- Member of: Military Order of Foreign Wars[26], General Society of Colonial Wars[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: Astor family[29]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[30]
- Commons category: John Jacob Astor IV[31]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[32]
- Cause of death: drowning[33]
- Participated in conflict: Spanish–American War[34]
- Sport: auto racing[35]
- Family name: Astor[36]
- Given name: John[37], Jacob[38]
- Significant event: RMS Titanic maiden voyage[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Jacob Astor IV[40]
- Commons gallery: John Jacob Astor IV[41]
- Manner of death: accidental death[42]
Why It Matters
John Jacob Astor IV has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was John Jacob Astor IV born?
John Jacob Astor IV was born in Rhinebeck[2].
Where did John Jacob Astor IV die?
John Jacob Astor IV passed away in North Atlantic Ocean[4].
Who were John Jacob Astor IV's parents?
John Jacob Astor IV's father was William Backhouse Astor, Jr.[14]. John Jacob Astor IV's mother was Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor[15].
Who was John Jacob Astor IV married to?
John Jacob Astor IV's spouses include Ava Lowle Willing[16] and Madeleine Astor[17].
What did John Jacob Astor IV do for work?
John Jacob Astor IV worked as an entrepreneur[5], inventor[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and racing automobile driver[9].
Where did John Jacob Astor IV go to school?
John Jacob Astor IV was educated at Harvard University[24] and St. Paul's School[25].