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Astor, John Jacob

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A millionaire, son of a German peasant, who made a fortune of four millions in America by trading in furs (1763-1848). His son doubled his fortune; known as the "landlord of New York" (1792-1875).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Astor, John Jacob'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​a/astor-john-jacob.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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