John Jacob Astor VI
American socialite and businessman (1912–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
John Jacob Astor VI | |
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Born | (1912-08-14)August 14, 1912 New York City, U.S. |
Died | June 26, 1992(1992-06-26) (aged 79) Miami Beach, Florida U.S. |
Burial place | Trinity Church Cemetery, New York City, New York, U.S. |
Education | St. George's School |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation | International Mercantile Marine Company |
Known for | "Titanic Baby" |
Spouses | Ellen Tuck French
(m. 1934; div. 1943)Gertrude Gretsch
(m. 1944; div. 1954)Dolores Margaret Fullman
(m. 1954; div. 1955)Sue Sandford
(m. 1956; died 1985) |
Children | William Backhouse Astor III Mary Jacqueline Astor |
Parent(s) | John Jacob Astor IV Madeleine Talmage Force |
Relatives | Astor family |
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]