John Jacob Astor I
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John Jacob Astor I
Summary
John Jacob Astor I is a human[1]. Born in Walldorf[2], he… he was born on July 17, 1763[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on March 29, 1848[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], wholesaler[7], and merchant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,618 views/month, #6,036 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- John Jacob Astor I's place of birth was Walldorf[2].
- John Jacob Astor I passed away in Manhattan[4].
- John Jacob Astor I was born on July 17, 1763[3].
- John Jacob Astor I died on March 29, 1848[5].
- John Jacob Astor I is buried at Trinity Church Cemetery[10].
- John Jacob Astor I's father was Johann Jakob Astor[11].
- John Jacob Astor I's mother was Maria Magdalena[12].
- John Jacob Astor I was married to Sarah Todd[13].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was William Backhouse Astor, Sr.[14].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was Henry Astor[15].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was Magdalen Astor[16].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was Sarah Astor[17].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was John Jacob Astor[18].
- A child of John Jacob Astor I was Dorothea Astor[19].
- John Jacob Astor I held citizenship in Electoral Palatinate[20].
- John Jacob Astor I held citizenship in United States[21].
- John Jacob Astor I worked as an entrepreneur[6].
- John Jacob Astor I's professions included wholesaler[7].
- John Jacob Astor I's professions included merchant[8].
- John Jacob Astor I is recorded as male[22].
- John Jacob Astor I's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- John Jacob Astor I's family is recorded as Astor family[24].
- John Jacob Astor I's Commons category is recorded as John Jacob Astor[25].
- John Jacob Astor I's family name is recorded as Astor[26].
- John Jacob Astor I's given name is recorded as John[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Jacob Astor I was born in Walldorf[2]. He was born on July 17, 1763[3]. His father was Johann Jakob Astor[11]. His mother was Maria Magdalena[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], wholesaler[7], and merchant[8].
Personal Life
Among John Jacob Astor I's spouses was Sarah Todd[13]. Children include William Backhouse Astor, Sr.[14], an entrepreneur[28], 1792–1875[29], of United States[30]; Henry Astor[15], 1797–1799[31]; Magdalen Astor[16], 1788–1832[32]; Sarah Astor[17], 1790–1790[33]; John Jacob Astor[18], 1791–1869[34]; and Dorothea Astor[19], 1795–1853[35].
Death and Burial
John Jacob Astor I died on March 29, 1848[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. Burial took place at Trinity Church Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Jacob Astor I include Waldorf-Astoria Hotel[36], a hotel[37], in United States[38], founded in 1893[39]; Astoria[40], a city of Oregon[41], in United States[42], founded in 1811[43]; Astor Place[44], a street[45], in United States[46]; and Astoria River[47], a river[48], in Canada[49].
Why It Matters
John Jacob Astor I ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,618 views/month, #6,036 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Waldorf-Astoria Hotel[36], a hotel[37], in United States[38], founded in 1893[39]; Astoria[40], a city of Oregon[41], in United States[42], founded in 1811[43]; Astor Place[44], a street[45], in United States[46]; and Astoria River[47], a river[48], in Canada[49].
FAQs
Where was John Jacob Astor I born?
Born in Walldorf[2], John Jacob Astor I…
Where did John Jacob Astor I die?
John Jacob Astor I died in Manhattan[4].
Who were John Jacob Astor I's parents?
John Jacob Astor I's father was Johann Jakob Astor[11]. John Jacob Astor I's mother was Maria Magdalena[12].
Who was John Jacob Astor I married to?
John Jacob Astor I's spouses include Sarah Todd[13].
What did John Jacob Astor I do for work?
John Jacob Astor I worked as entrepreneur[6], wholesaler[7], and merchant[8].