John Jacob Astor VI, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Jacob Astor VI

American socialite, shipping businessman, and unborn Titanic survivor

Date of Birth: 14-Aug-1912

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 26-Jun-1992

Profession: socialite

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About John Jacob Astor VI

  • John Jacob "Jakey" 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.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 $2.2 billion in 2018 dollars).
  • He was also known for his many engagements and four marriages to prominent society women.

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