ASTOR, John Jacob IV [1864-1912] -- American capitalist, inventor (turbine engine) and real estate magnate; Titanic victim.

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He placed his private yacht, Nourmahal, at the disposal of the U.S. Government and equipped a battery of artillery in the Spanish-American War, in which he served as lt.-col. He was an author and inventor of several mechanical devices, including a bicycle brake and an improved turbine engine.

He perished in the Titanic disaster on returning from his European honeymoon with his second wife.

Chronology

1897	Built the Astoria section of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
1912-04-15	Perished in the sinking of Titanic

Selected Works

"A Journey in Other Worlds" (1894) a semi-scientific novel

Bookmarks (off-site links)

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    - Encyclopedia Titanica: First Class Passenger: Colonel John Jacob Astor IV
    - John Jacob Astor IV In Disney comics and cartoons, it often happens that characters from real life or inspired by real life persons appear, especially in Carl Barks' and Don Rosa's stories, two authors who give much importance to historical and geographical references in their works.
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  - The Astors' Beechwood Mansion, Newport, RI -- Titanic History Brought to Life
  - Maine Estate for Sale - Bar Harbor ME area: - Atlantique
- Astor History -- Caroline Astor, John Jacob Astor and the Titanic tragedy
Gallery
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Associated

Grandfather: ¤ASTOR, William Backhouse [1792-1875] American capitalist and real estate magnate
Mother: ¤ASTOR, Caroline Webster (Mrs.) [1830-1908] American high society ruler
Uncle: ¤ASTOR, John Jacob III [1822-1890] American capitalist and real estate magnate

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