.jpg) Cropped portrait of Henry Astor III (Life time: July 4, 1830 – June 7, 1918) Image by Find a Grave, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
The AstorsAstor family Astor family Prominent Anglo-American family The Astor family achieved prominence in business, society, and politics in the United States and the United Kingdom during the 19th and 20th centuries. With German roots, some of their ancestry goes back to the Italian and Swiss Alps,[1] the Astors settled in Germany, first appearing in North America in the 18th century with John Jacob Astor, one of the wealthiest people in history.[2] This article needs additional citations for verification. (December 2023) Quick facts Current region, Place of origin ... Astor family John Jacob Astor John Jacob Astor III Vincent Astor Current region United States United Kingdom Place of origin Walldorf, Electoral Palatinate Chiavenna, Duchy of Savoy Current head William Astor, 4th… (Source: Wikipedia)
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