Caroline Webster "Lina" Schermerhorn Astor (September 22, 1830 – October 30, 1908) was an American socialite who led the Four Hundred, high society of New York City in the Gilded Age. [1] Referred to later in life as "the Mrs. Astor" or simply "Mrs. Astor", she was the wife of yachtsman William Backhouse Astor Jr.

Feb 11, 2025 · Caroline Astor filled the void created in her marriage by currying social power and attention from her peers. She frequently hosted lavish balls and events, taking great enjoyment in excluding those that did not meet her standards.

Mar 9, 2022 · In the Gilded Age, Caroline Astor ruled New York. Born Caroline Schermerhorn, she was already a member of one of the oldest families in the metropolis before she married into the obscenely wealthy Astor family.

Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor (born Sept. 22, 1830, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Oct. 30, 1908, New York City) was the doyenne of American high society in the latter half of the 19th century, who held the ground of “old money” in the face of changing times and values.

Caroline Astor died in her mansion 1908. She was 78. At the end of the life her mind began to leave her. She’d lived alone except for staff during those years, and the presence of her grandson Vincent when he was home from schools.

Feb 7, 2022 · Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, known as “ The Mrs. Astor,” reigned supreme in New York society to the extent that her annual social schedule was broadly publicized. In winter she...

She was arguably the leading hostess of her era in Gilded Age New York. Together with Ward McAllister, they drew up The Four Hundred - the first American social register made up of 213 New York families and individuals whose moneyed …

Caroline Webster "Lina" Schermerhorn Astor (September 22, 1830 – October 30, 1908) was a prominent American socialite of the second half of the 19th century who led the Four Hundred. Famous for being referred to later in life as "the Mrs. Astor" or simply "Mrs. Astor", she was the wife of yachtsman William Backhouse Astor Jr.

May 31, 2024 · Born into old money, and marrying into the richest new money family in the world, Caroline Astor (Mrs. Astor) was often referred to as the queen of gilded age New York. Her extravagant balls and strong influence over the wealthy …

Mar 13, 2022 · Mrs. Caroline Astor, Queen of New York. It was not a love match, but an economic and political one. Mrs. Astor had access to the large wealth of her husband and Mr. Astor gained better social standing by marrying a Schemmerhorn.