John Jacob Astor IV was one of the richest men in the world when he died on the Titanic. Here's a look at his life.

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John Jacob Astor IV was one of the wealthiest people in the world. Library of Congress / GettyWhen John Jacob Astor IV died on the Titanic, he was one of the world's richest people. He built landmark New York hotels like the Astoria Hotel and the St.