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.
No. John Jacob Astor is buried in a Christian cemetery in New York.
John Jacob Astor, of the Astor fur-trading family, went down with the ship.
The address of the Arthur And Antonia Astor Family Foundation is: 1563 S State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806-5805
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.
Yes, there are still descendants of the Astor family today, although the family's prominence and wealth have diminished since the 19th century. The Astor family, originally involved in fur trading and real estate, was once one of America's wealthiest families. While they may not hold the same social status as in the past, some descendants continue to be active in various fields, including business and philanthropy.
Most well known is John Jacob Astor.
The address of the Astor County Library is: 54905 Alco Road, Astor, 32102 3009
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.
Sarah Todd Astor was the wife of John Jacob Astor.
Gerald Astor's birth name is Gerald Morton Astor.
Kristel Astor's birth name is Kristel Arriane Astor.
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.