William Backhouse Astor Sr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Backhouse Astor Sr.
American businessman
Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1792
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 24-Nov-1875
Profession: entrepreneur
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About William Backhouse Astor Sr.
- William Backhouse Astor Sr.
- (September 19, 1792 – November 24, 1875) 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.
- 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.
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