William Backhouse Astor Jr.

William Backhouse Astor Jr.
Born	William Backhouse Astor Jr. (1829-07-12)July 12, 1829 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	April 25, 1892(1892-04-25) (aged 62) Paris, France
Burial place	Trinity Church Cemetery
Education	Columbia College
Spouse	Caroline Webster Schermerhorn ​ ​ (m. 1853)​
Children	Emily, Helen, Charlotte, Caroline, and Jack
Parent(s)	William Backhouse Astor Sr. Margaret Rebecca Armstrong
Relatives	See Astor family

William Backhouse Astor Jr. (July 12, 1829 – April 25, 1892)^[1] was an American businessman, racehorse owner/breeder, and yachtsman who was a member of the prominent Astor family. His wife, Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, served as the leader of New York society's "Four Hundred" during the Gilded Age.