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John Jacob Astor VI

American socialite, shipping businessman, and unborn Titanic survivor (1912-1992) · United States · On the map · Died at 79

John Jacob Astor VI was an American socialite and shipping businessman. He was a member of the Astor family and 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.

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His pregnant mother Madeleine Astor survived the sinking.

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United States
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1912 to 1992 · aged 79