1912 15th April
Death of John Jacob Astor
Dies in the Titanic disaster after helping his pregnant wife reach a lifeboat.
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John Jacob Astor IV
Prominent first-class passenger who died in the sinking. This page combines historical context with 4 matching records drawn directly from the World History Database Titanic archive.
Historical context
John Jacob Astor IV: overview and significance
What happened?
American businessman John Jacob Astor IV travelled with his wife Madeleine on Titanic's maiden voyage. Madeleine survived in a lifeboat while Astor remained aboard and died.
Why was it important?
Astor was among the most prominent passengers lost and became a major focus of contemporary reporting about the disaster.
World History Database records
John Jacob Astor IV timeline
The records below are selected from the 241-record RMS Titanic archive and rendered as static HTML in chronological order.
1912
1912 15th April
Titanic Lifeboat Four Rescue
Escapes the sinking aboard lifeboat number 4 while her husband remains aboard Titanic.
1912 15th April
Titanic Madeleine Astor Evacuation
Helps his pregnant wife Madeleine reach a lifeboat before remaining aboard Titanic.
1912 18th April
Carpathia Arrival in New York
Arrives in New York aboard Carpathia after surviving Titanic in lifeboat 4.
Editorial provenance
Sources and editorial review
Compiled and edited by World History Database.
Historical context is editorial material; the chronology is generated from World History Database Titanic records.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
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