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(Entrepreneur) John Jacob Astor achieved prominence as an American businessman through his success in the fur trade, opium export to China, and real estate investments in and around New York City. He established a fur trade monopoly, expanding his business presence across the Great Lakes, Canada, and the American West. Astor demonstrated adaptability by diversifying into real estate to meet market demands, amassing wealth and becoming a notable patron of the arts. He is acknowledged as one of the wealthiest individuals in modern history.
