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Entries Publication Data Dedication Advisory Board ... World Civilizations The Great American History Fact-Finder Astor, John Jacob , German-born merchant, fur trader, and financier. Astor organized a lucrative fur trade with China and formed the American Fur Company to capitalize on the newly acquired lands of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1811 he built a trading post at the mouth of the Columbia River, naming it Astoria, a claim later used by the U.S. government to establish control over the Oregon Territory . Astor invested his fur-trading profits in Manhattan real estate, becoming the wealthiest man in the country. When he died, he left an estate variously estimated at between $20 million and $40 million. Site Map I Partners I Press Releases I Company Home I Contact Us Terms and Conditions of Use Privacy Statement , and Trademark Information

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Astor, John Jacob —1763-1848 John Jacob Astor was born in Waldorf, Germany in 1763 and emigrated to the New World at the close of the Revolutionary War, when he was 21. He arrived in Baltimore, penniless, but was shrewd and ambitious. He opened a small fur shop in 1786 in New York City and soon became a leader of the China trade. In 1790, John Jacob Astor married Sarah Todd, whose mother was a Brevoort. Sarah Todd met Astor when she came to buy furs to make herself a coat. Her ability to judge furs and make them up won the heart of the dealer. The marriage brought young Astor into "the best Dutch New York society." This marriage was a business partnership as well as marital and proved a success in every way. His AMERICAN FUR COMPANY (1808) created the first American monopoly on the fur trade in U.S. territories. The Lewis and Clark Expeditions had opened his eyes to new opportunities in the Northwest Territories. He sent out two expeditions of his own to establish a fur trading post at Fort Astor, which eventually became the city of Astoria, Oregon. " You should buy Manhatten, they aren't making anymore of it."

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Astor family [Categories: The Astors] The Astor family, founded by the (A person of German nationality) German immigrant (United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)) John Jacob Astor and his wife Sarah Todd, became the wealthiest family in the (North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776) United States during the (Click link for more info and facts about 19th century) 19th century . Towards the end of that century, a branch moved to (A division of the United Kingdom) England and achieved great prominence there. As the 20th century wore on the family fortunes declined, but their legacy lives on in their many public works including the (Click link for more info and facts about New York Public Library) New York Public Library , and members of the British branch hold two hereditary peerages, a viscountcy and a barony. John Jacob Astor's brother also immigrated to America. Henry Astor, a horse racing enthusiast, purchased a

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New York Public Library [Categories: The Astors, New York City public libraries, Manhattan, New York City landmarks] The New York Public Library (NYPL) , one of three public (A depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study) library systems serving (The largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center) New York City , is one of the leading libraries in the (North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776) United States . Its main building on (An avenue in Manhattan that separates the east side of Manhattan from the west side) Fifth Avenue illustration, right ) is the crowning achievement of the (Click link for more info and facts about Beaux-Arts) Beaux-Arts architectural firm of (Click link for more info and facts about Carrere and Hastings) Carrere and Hastings . Its status as one of the world's leading libraries is confirmed by its possession of (for instance) a (Click link for more info and facts about Gutenberg Bible) Gutenberg Bible and a (Click link for more info and facts about Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica) Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica History In the late nineteenth century, New York City had two reference libraries open to the public: the

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Astor Family wealthy American family whose fortune, rooted in the fur trade, came to be centred on real estate investments in New York City. John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) was the founder of the family fortune. His son, William Backhouse Astor (1792-1875), who inherited the major portion of the estate, continued his father's program of investing in Manhattan real estate, and greatly expanded the Astor Library. Stung by accusations that he was a slum landlord, he attempted to renovate some of the older tenements owned by the Astors. At the same time, he more than doubled the family fortune, leaving an estate valued at nearly $50,000,000. John Jacob Astor (1822-90), son of William Backhouse Astor, increased the fortune to between $75,000,000 and $100,000,000. But he was a more active philanthropist than his predecessors, making substantial gifts to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Trinity Church as well as to the Astor Library. His son, William Waldorf Astor (1848-1919), was politically ambitious, but after a stint in the New York state legislature and three years as U.S. minister to Italy, he moved permanently to England in 1890. He became a British subject in 1899 and, in 1917, became 1st Viscount Astor, of Hever Castle. He used much of his wealthaside from that spent building the Waldorf section of what eventually became the Waldorf-Astoria Hotelrestoring Hever Castle and funding conservative political causes in England.

29. John Jacob Astor HISTORY John Jacob Astor (17631848) American merchant and fur trader. SCOPETwo letters. The first written to Charles Gratiot, Esq., St. Louis, http://www.umsl.edu/mercantile/special_collections/directory/slma-002.html

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS M-2 Astor, John Jacob HISTORY: John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) American merchant and fur trader. SCOPE: Two letters. The first written to Charles Gratiot, Esq., St. Louis, Indian Territory concerning fur trade. The second to Ant. C. Cazenove, Alexandria, VA., concerning a business offer. HOLDINGS: Letters dated July, 24, 1811, A. L. S.. and February, 11, 1813, A. L. S. ACCESS: Due to rarity and condition, access to this collection is limited please contact the staff members listed below. A digital copy of this collection is available for download M-002 John Jacob Astor (.pdf) The collection is available for on-site use only in the Rare Book and Manuscripts Reading Room. Current hours are 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday; Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. Researchers are advised to call ahead concerning changes in hours due to University intersessions and holidays. The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on levels one and two of the Thomas Jefferson Library building. In observance of security procedures, hours for certain services may not be available shortly before the closing time.

30. The Astor Bloodline The Pilgrims had recently included David Astor, John Jacob Astor 8th, His bestson John Jacob (17631848) was selected to establish the House of Astor http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/the_astor_bloodline.htm

The Astor Bloodline The original founder of the Astor fortune was John Jacob Astor (1763-1884). John Jacob Astor was born in Waldorf, Duchy of Baden (Germany) from a Jewish bloodline. The Jewish origins have been hidden, and quite a number of various ideas of the Astor’s heritage have been put into circulation by the Astor's. John Jacob Astor was a butcher in Waldorf. In 1784, he came to America after a stop over in London, England. Although the story is that he came to America pennilessand that may be truehe soon joined the Masonic Lodge, and within 2-3 years had become the Master of the Holland Lodge No. 8 in N.Y. City. (This Holland Lodge is a prominent lodge in that many of its members have good connections to the Illuminati elite. An example of just one Lodge #8 member is Archibald Russell, 1811 - 1871, whose father was President of a real hotbed of Illuminati action for many years: The Royal Society of Edinburgh). By 1788, Astor was a master of Masonic lodge#8. This is rather interesting considering Astor could not speak English when he arrived in America, and supposedly was very poor. John Jacob Astor was always very famous for being coldhearted, anti-social, “a man who didn’t have charm, wit or grace.” (This quote comes even from a relative of the DuPont family who wrote a sympathetic Biography entitled The Astor Family.) If this man lacked social graces and was so cold, and was so poor during his first years in the U.S., why did he rise to such prominence in

31. John Jacob Astor And The Fur Trade: Testing The Role Of Government In 1859 he died, at age 73, destitute, in a Brooklyn boarding house. JohnJacob Astor (17631848) Jedidiah Morse (1761-1826) http://www.fee.org/vnews.php?nid=3784

32. John Jacob Astor And The Fur Trade: Testing The Role Of Government Sometime after 1808, John Jacob Astor surpassed the government factories andemerged as the leading John Jacob Astor (17631848) Jedidiah Morse (1761-1826) http://www.fee.org/vnews.php?nid=3784&printable=Y

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36. Descendants Of John Jacob Astor And Sarah Todd John (Johann) Jacob Astor (17631848) born in Waldorf near Heidelberg, Germany,emigrated to the USA in 1783, owner American Fur Company, built Astor House http://www.angelfire.com/in/heinbruins/Astor.html

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37. The Astors: Overview John Jacob Astor (17631848), born in Waldorf, Germany, migrated to the US atthe age of 20. His American Fur Company made him the richest man in the http://www.ketupa.net/astors.htm

home about site use map ... Cinetext overview chronology overview This profile considers the Astors, a departed media dynasty. It covers - introduction the family the Times the Pall Mall Gazette and Magazine studies introduction Members of the Anglo-American Astor family, like many contemporaries in the period 1860-1960, used personal fortunes to fund influential but low-circulation newspapers and left the field when money ran short and pressures for increased professionalism proved too great. Apart from specialists concerned with late-Victorian politics or episodes such as the Profumo Affair and Cliveden Set most recent attention has focussed on the family's lifestyle - for example William's Biltmore palazzo in North Carolina - or eccentricities, overshadowing their publishing activity the family The Astors made a fortune from fur-trading and property (at one stage they were reputed to be the largest slum landlords in the US). Like

38. Zaadz Quotes By Author - John Jacob Astor Quotes Serve the masses, live with the classes. ~ John Jacob Astor (17631848)German-American fur trader, 1st business monopoly, financier http://zaadz.com/quotes/authors/john_jacob_astor/

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The Astor Bloodline. The original founder of the Astor fortune was John Jacob Astor (1763-1884). John Jacob Astor was born in Walldorf, Duchy of Baden (Germany) from a Jewish bloodline. The Jewish origins have been hidden, and quite a number of various ideas of the Astor’s heritage have been put into circulation by the Astors. John Jacob Astor was a butcher in Walldorf. In 1784, he came to America after a stop over in London, England. Although the story is that he came to America pennilessand that may be truehe soon joined the Masonic Lodge, and within 2-3 years had become the Master of the Holland Lodge No. 8 in N.Y. City. (This Holland Lodge is a prominent lodge in that many of its members have good connections to the Illuminati elite. An example of just one Lodge #8 member is Archibald Russell, 1811 - 1871, whose father was President of a real hotbed of Illuminati action for many years: The Royal Society of Edinburgh). By 1788, Astor was a master of masonic lodge#8. This is rather interesting considering Astor could not speak Englishwhen he arrived in America, and supposedly was very poor. John Jacob Astor was always very famous for being coldhearted, anti-social, “a man who didn’t have charm, wit or grace.” (This quote comes even from a relative of the DuPont family who wrote a sympathetic Biography entitled The Astor Family.) If this man lacked social graces and was so cold, and was so poor during his first years in the U.S., why did he rise to such prominence in Freemasonry? Certainly not because of his social graces. For instance, one time later in life at a meal given for elites, when his hands got dirty at the table he reached over and used the shirt of the man beside him to wipe his hands. The original financial break came by carrying out a series of shady and crooked real estate deals in the N.Y. city area.

40. Anecdote - John Jacob Astor - Realer Dealer Astor, John Jacob (17631848) American financier Sources C. Fadiman, AmericanTreasury More John Astor anecdotes Related Anecdote Keywords http://www.anecdotage.com/index.php?aid=12832

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