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William Backhouse Astor, Jr. (* 12. Juli 1829 in New York City; † 25. April 1892 in Paris) war der jüngere Sohn von William Backhouse Astor und Enkel des legendären Firmengründers Johann Jakob Astor (1763–1848).
William Backhouse Astor Jr. (July 12, 1829 – April 25, 1892) [1] was an American businessman, racehorse owner/breeder, and yachtsman who was a member of the prominent Astor family. His wife, Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, served as the leader of New York society's "Four Hundred" during the Gilded Age.
Etwa zu der Zeit wurde das Astor-Imperium zwischen seinen Söhnen William Backhouse Astor junior und John Jacob Astor III aufgeteilt. Beide betrieben Hotels in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft im Zentrum von New York, die sie später zum ersten Waldorf Astoria Hotel vereinigten.
William Backhouse Astor, Jr. war der jüngere Sohn von William Backhouse Astor und Enkel des legendären Firmengründers Johann Jakob Astor . Er war Miterbe des Astor Immobilienimperiums, überließ aber die Geschäftsführung weitgehend seinem älteren Bruder Johan Jacob Astor III . 1849 beendete er seine Ausbildung am Columbia College. 1853 ...
William Backhouse Astor, Jr. died of a heart attack in 1892 in Paris, France. In his will he left a fortune of $50 million to his son, John, while some $10 million was left to Caroline and $1 million to his two surviving daughters. William's total estate was said to be worth $90 million.
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William Backhouse Astor Jr. (July 12, 1829 – April 25, 1892) was an American businessman, racehorse owner/breeder, and yachtsman who was a member of the prominent Astor family. His elder brother, financier and philanthropist John Jacob Astor III, became head of the British line of Astors in England.
6. Jan. 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of William Backhouse Astor Jr., a prominent entrepreneur and member of the Astor family.
