William Backhouse Astor Jr.
William Backhouse Astor Jr. | |
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| Born | William Backhouse Astor Jr. July 12, 1829 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 1892 (aged 62) Paris, France |
| Burial place | Trinity Church Cemetery |
| Education | Columbia College |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Emily, Helen, Charlotte, Caroline, and Jack |
| Parent(s) | William Backhouse Astor Sr. Margaret Rebecca Armstrong |
| Relatives | See Astor family |
William Backhouse Astor Jr. (July 12, 1829 – April 25, 1892) 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.