Astor Family

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Astor Family

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Primary source of wealth: Real estate.

Ranked #21 by wealth in America's 60 Families.

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Brooke Astor Philanthropist 30-Mar-1902 13-Aug-2007 Heiress, philanthropist

John Jacob Astor Business 17-Jul-1763 29-Mar-1848 Wealthiest man in America

John Jacob Astor Philanthropist 13-Jul-1864 15-Apr-1912 Died aboard the Titanic

Nancy Astor Politician 19-May-1879 2-May-1964 First woman in the House of Commons

William Waldorf Astor Publisher 31-Mar-1848 18-Oct-1919 The Observer

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