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Signature of John Jacob Astor IV

John Jacob Astor IV

American businessman, real estate builder, investor, inventor, writer, lieutenant colonel (1864–1912)

† 1912-04-15 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 36 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

John Jacob Astor IV was born on July 13, 1864 in Rhinebeck and died on April 15, 1912 in North Atlantic Ocean, aged 47. Recorded occupations: entrepreneur, inventor, writer, science fiction writer, racing automobile driver and passenger. Country of citizenship: United States. Educated at Harvard University and St. Paul's School. Member of Military Order of Foreign Wars and General Society of Colonial Wars.

At a glance
Born
July 13, 1864 · Rhinebeck
Died
April 15, 1912 · North Atlantic Ocean
Age at death
47
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
entrepreneur, inventor, writer, science fiction writer, racing automobile driver, passenger
Education
Harvard University, St. Paul's School
Wikipedia editions
36 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q430672 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about John Jacob Astor IV on Wikipedia.

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