John Jacob Astor IV

John Jacob Astor IV was an American businessman, real estate developer, investor, writer, and inventor, born on July 13, 1864. He was a member of the prominent Astor family and became one of the richest people in the early 20th century through investments in real estate and the fur trade. Astor is also known for his endeavors in the arts and literature. Tragically, he died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, becoming one of its most noted victims. His life and fortune symbolize the American dream and the era's vast wealth disparities.