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William Backhouse Astor, 17921875, American financier, Business Leaders
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William Backhouse Astor 17921875, American financier, b. New York City; son of John Jacob Astor (17631848). Educated in Germany, he was associated with his father in business after 1818. Later called the landlord of New York, he also inherited money from his uncle Henry Astor and left an immense fortune.
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