John Jacob Astor

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John Jacob Astor
n. (1763-1848) German-born United States financier and fur-trader


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John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor (born Johann Jakob or Johann Jacob Astor) (July 17, 1763 - March 29, 1848) was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first millionaire in the United States. He was the creator of the first trust in America, from which he made his fortune in fur trading, real estate, and opium.
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John Jacob Astor
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1. United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)
(synonym) Astor
(hypernym) capitalist


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John Jacob Astor
n. John Jacob Astor (1763-1848), German-born financier and fur-trader

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