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Who was John Jacob Astor IV?

  • Spanish-American War general

  • American business magnate

  • Canadian politician

  • British actor

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American business magnate John Jacob Astor IV amassed immense wealth through shrewd investments in real estate and the fur trade. Known for his palatial residences and philanthropy, he tragically perished in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, leaving behind a legacy of influence on New York City's urban landscape and societal impact.
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