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The Astor family was a prominent family of the 19th century becoming one of the wealthiest of that time period. They were known as '"the landlords of New York" and are associated with the New York Public Library as well as other public work. Their namesakes include the famous Waldorf-Astoria hotel.
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Was John Jacob Astor Jewish?
No, John Jacob Astor was not Jewish. He belonged to a German Protestant family.
Who didn't survive in first class titanic?
John Jacob Astor, of the Astor fur-trading family, went down with the ship.
Where is the Arthur And Antonia Astor Family Foundation in Anaheim California located?
The address of the Arthur And Antonia Astor Family Foundation is: 1563 S State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806-5805
What is the birth name of Astor Piazzolla?
Astor Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneon. Piazzolla was known for mixing traditional tango styles of music with jazz. He was born 11 March 1921 and died 4 July 1994.
Who are the rich men of the Titanic rescue?
Most well known is John Jacob Astor.
What family originally owned the land that later became Longacre Square and is now known as Times Square?
It may well have been John Jacob Astor. When New York development began moving north from the southern end of the island, Astor began buying hundreds of acres of land to the north. It's what made him rich.
Where is the Astor County Library in Astor located?
The address of the Astor County Library is: 54905 Alco Road, Astor, 32102 3009
Who was Sarah Todd Astor?
Sarah Todd Astor was the wife of John Jacob Astor.
What is the birth name of Gerald Astor?
Gerald Astor's birth name is Gerald Morton Astor.
What is the birth name of Kristel Astor?
Kristel Astor's birth name is Kristel Arriane Astor.
Where did the name Astor come from?
The English surname of "Astor" rises victoriously from the records of Hampshire, in southern England. However, the surname derives from the region of "Stur" in Normandy, where the family had lived before the Norman Invasion of 1066 A.D.
When did Astor Pictures end?
Astor Pictures ended in 1963.
