John Jacob Astor I

1763–1848 (age 85)

Merchant/Businessman

Photograph of John Jacob Astor I

About John Jacob Astor I

John Jacob Astor I (1763–1848) lived to age 85. They were a merchant/businessman. Born in Walldorf, they died in Manhattan. They are buried at Trinity Church Cemetery in New York.

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