William Backhouse Astor, Sr.
American businessman (1792-1875) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 83
William Backhouse Astor Sr. was an American business magnate who inherited most of his father John Jacob Astor's fortune. He worked as a partner in his father's successful export business.
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His massive investment in Manhattan real estate enabled major donations to the Astor Library in the East Village, which became the New York Public Library.
