John jacob astor titanic actor
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John Jacob Astor VI
American socialite and businessman (1912–1992)
John Jacob Astor VI (August 14, 1912 – June 26, 1992) was an American socialite, shipping businessman, and member of the Astor family. He was dubbed the "Titanic Baby" for his affiliation with the RMS Titanic; Astor was born four months after his father, Colonel John Jacob Astor IV, died in the sinking of the Titanic. His pregnant mother Madeleine Astor survived the sinking.[1]
Astor was known for his legal battles with the estate of his elder half-brother, Vincent Astor, to inherit a larger portion of their father's $85 million fortune (approximately $2.7 billion in 2023 dollars).[2][3] He was also known for his many engagements and four marriages to prominent society women.[4]
Early life
[edit]John Jacob Astor VI (nicknamed "Jakey") was born at 840 Fifth Avenue in New York City on August 14, 1912. He was the son of Colonel John Jacob Astor IV (nicknamed "Jack") and socialite Madeleine Talmage Force. Jakey's parents' marriage, on September 9, 1911, had sparked much controversy both because of their 29-year age difference, and because Colonel Astor had been divorced from his first wife, socialite Ava Lowle Willing, only one year earlier, on March 5, 1910.
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John Jacob Astor | |
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| Biological Information | |
| Full name | John Jacob Astor IV |
| Gender | Male |
| Born | July 13, 1864 |
| Death | April 15, 1912 (age 47) |
| Cause | Perished on Titanic |
| Background Information | |
| Family | John Jacob Astor VI (son) |
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| Hometown | Rhinebeck, New York |
| Religion | Christian |
| Titanic Statistics | |
| Boarded | Cherbourg, France |
| Destination | New York, U.S.A. |
| Occupation | First Class Passenger |
| Class | First-Class |
| Fate | Drowned on the ship's grand staircase |
| Production | |
| Classification | Historical Character |
| Portrayal | Eric Braeden |
John Jacob Astor was a real passenger on the Titanic, and one of the, if not the most famous and wealthiest passengers onboard.
He had taken voyage with his pregnant mistress of only 18-years old, Madeleine Astor, with him being 47, which caused quite a scandal, something that Rose DeWitt Bukater tells Jack Dawson about. Before they sit at the big tables, he asks Dawson from what region he is. A little confused he hears that he is from Chippewa Falls, which he does not fully recognise Astor.
During the sinking, he remains ab
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