Astor family

Astor family
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor III
Vincent Astor
Current regionUnited States
United Kingdom
Place of originWalldorf, Electoral Palatinate
Chiavenna, Duchy of Savoy
Current headWilliam Astor, 4th Viscount Astor
Titles
HeirloomsSancy diamond
Estate(s)

The Astor family achieved prominence in business, society, and politics in the United States and the United Kingdom during the 19th and 20th centuries. With German roots, some of their ancestry goes back to the Italian and Swiss Alps, the Astors settled in Germany, first appearing in North America in the 18th century with John Jacob Astor, one of the wealthiest people in history.

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