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The Shocking Story Of John Jacob Astor IV, The Multimillionaire Who Went Down With The Titanic
But after Madeleine became pregnant, John Jacob Astor booked them a trip back to New York in April 1912. He chose the most ...
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Gold Watch on the Titanic’s Richest Passenger Is up for Auction; Here’s How Much It Could Sell For
John Jacob Astor IV was the richest passenger onboard the infamous RMS Titanic which sank on April 14, 1912. A pocket watch that belonged to him is now up for auction and could sell for as much as ...
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The RMS Titanic crossed the Atlantic Ocean in April 1912 ... It is worth $2 today, which is equivalent to $85 million. Over 3 billion dollars. John Jacob Astor, millionaire Millionaire John Jacob ...
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The Titanic: Looking Back at the Ship's Tragic History
The Titanic, a luxury British ship ... and many were among those who perished: millionaire John Jacob Astor, the richest passenger on board, died, as did Benjamin Guggenheim, of the famous ...
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Record auction price for 14-carat gold pocket watch belonging to the richest passenger on the Titanic
A pocket watch that belonged to the wealthiest passenger aboard RMS Titanic sold for £1,175 ... The auction for John Jacob Astor IV's 14-carat gold Waltham pocket watch was sold to an American ...