What is John Jacob Astor's middle name?
Jacob
What is John Jacob Astor's full name?
Johann Jakob Astor
John Jacob Astor nickname(s):
Johann Jakob Astor, John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor date of birth:
July 17, 1763
How old was John Jacob Astor when died?
84
Where was John Jacob Astor born?
Walldorf, Germany
When did John Jacob Astor die?
March 29, 1848
What is John Jacob Astor nationality?
Algerian
What is John Jacob Astor's occupation?
Merchant, businessman, investor, fur trader
John Jacob Astor claim to fame:
First multi-millionaire businessman in the United States
Short Biography
John Jacob Astor (July 17, 1763 – March 29, 1848), born Johann Jakob Astor, was a German-American businessman, merchant, fur trader, and investor who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multi-millionaire in the United States. He was the creator of the first trust in the United States. He emigrated to England as a teenager and worked as a musical instrument manufacturer.