William Backhouse Astor Jr.
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 132 years ago |
Date of birth | July 12,1829 |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Born | New York |
United States | |
Date of died | April 25,1892 |
Died | Paris |
France | |
Spouse | Caroline Schermerhorn Astor |
Parents | William Backhouse Astor Sr. |
Children | John Jacob Astor IV |
Helen Astor Roosevelt | |
Carrie Astor Wilson | |
Charlotte Augusta Astor | |
Job | Businessperson |
Grandchildren | Vincent Astor |
John Jacob Astor VI | |
Great grandparent | Johann Jacob Astor |
Maria Magdalena Vorfelder | |
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ID | 486573 |
William Backhouse Astor Jr. Life story
William Backhouse Astor Jr. was an American businessman, racehorse owner/breeder, and yachtsman who was a member of the prominent Astor family. His elder brother, financier and philanthropist John Jacob Astor III, became head of the British line of Astors in England.