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The Controversial History Of The Astor Family, One Of America’s Most Prominent Dynasties
The story of the Astor family is one of immense fortune, ambition, tragedy, and scandal. It all began with John Jacob Astor, an immigrant from modern-day Germany who arrived in the United States ...
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MRS. JOHN JACOB ASTOR'S ILLNESS.
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In One Ear: Millionaire prince
Financier John Jacob Astor III, 67, grandson of Astoria’s founder, died unexpectedly on Feb. 22, 1890, in New York, of heart failure. According to The Evening World, America lost its “chief of ...
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how did john astor become rich/?
In addition to being very close to each other, John Jacob Astor IV was exceptionally close to him as well. The wealthy and powerful Astor has amassed his wealth through various businesses including ...
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A Battle of Wills
John Jacob Astor VI levels specific allegations against Brooke Astor, saying she tricked her husband, Vincent Astor (John Jacob's half-brother) into changing his will. John Jacob alleges that ...