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A photograph of John Jacob Astor

Astor created a fur trading empire across North America by 1800. He later would branch out into the real estate and import/export business.

 

He was among the most prominent American passengers aboard RMS Titanic and perished along with 1,500 people when the ship sank on her maiden voyage.

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Uploaded on May 28, 2024
Taken on April 13, 2012