John Jacob Astor VI

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John Jacob Astor VI (August 14, 1912 – June 26, 1992) 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. His pregnant mother Madeleine Astor survived the sinking. Astor was known for his legal battles with the estate of his elder half-brother, Vincent Astor, to inherit a larger portion of their father's $85 million fortune (approximately $2.8 billion in 2025 dollars). He was also known for his many engagements and four marriages to prominent society women.

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