John Jacob Astor VI
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.
John Jacob Astor VI | |
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| Born | August 14, 1912 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 1992 (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). He was also known for his many engagements and four marriages to prominent society women.
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