William Backhouse Astor Jr.

William Backhouse Astor Jr.
Born
William Backhouse Astor Jr.

(1829-07-12)July 12, 1829
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 1892(1892-04-25) (aged 62)
Paris, France
Burial placeTrinity Church Cemetery
EducationColumbia College
Spouse
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(m. 1853)​
ChildrenEmily, Helen, Charlotte, Caroline, and Jack
Parent(s)William Backhouse Astor Sr.
Margaret Rebecca Armstrong
RelativesSee Astor family

William Backhouse Astor Jr. (July 12, 1829 – April 25, 1892)[1] was an American businessman, racehorse owner/breeder, and yachtsman who was a member of the prominent Astor family. His wife, Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, served as the leader of New York society's "Four Hundred" during the Gilded Age.

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