John Jacob Astor

John Jacob Astor (July 17, 1763 – March 29, 1848), originally either Johann Jakob or Johann Jacob, was the first of the Astor family dynasty and the first millionaire in the United States, making his fortune in the fur trade, real estate, and opium industries.

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"The first hundred thousand—that was hard to get; but afterwards it was easy to make more."

"Could I begin life again, knowing what I know now, and had money to invest, I would buy every foot of land on the island of Manhattan."