Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor

first female Member of Parliament to take her seat (1879-1964)
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Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor

Summary

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor is a human[1]. She was born in Danville[2]. She was born on May 19, 1879[3]. She passed away in Grimsthorpe Castle[4]. She died on May 2, 1964[5]. She worked as a politician[6], socialite[7], and suffragist[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's place of birth was Danville[2].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor died in Grimsthorpe Castle[4].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was born on May 19, 1879[3].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor died on May 2, 1964[5].
  • Burial took place at Octagon Temple Chapel, Cliveden[10].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's father was Chiswell Langhorne[11].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's mother was Nancy Witcher Keen[12].
  • Among Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's spouses was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[13].
  • Among Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's spouses was Robert Gould Shaw II[14].
  • A child of Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was Robert Gould Shaw III[15].
  • A child of Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was David Astor[16].
  • A child of Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor[17].
  • A child of Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was Jakie Astor[18].
  • A child of Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was Michael Astor[19].
  • A child of Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was Nancy Phyllis Louise Astor[20].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor held citizenship in United States[22].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor worked as a politician[6].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's professions included socialite[7].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's professions included suffragist[8].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was born in Danville[2]. She was born on May 19, 1879[3]. Her father was Chiswell Langhorne[11]. Her mother was Nancy Witcher Keen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], socialite[7], and suffragist[8]. Positions held include member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1935[30]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1931[33]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1929[36]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1924[39]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[40], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1923[43]; and member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[44], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1922[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[13], a politician[48], 1879–1952[49], of United Kingdom[50] and Robert Gould Shaw II[14], a socialite[51], 1872–1930[52], of United States[53], awarded the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame[54]. Children include Robert Gould Shaw III[15], a socialite[55], 1898–1970[56], of United States[57]; David Astor[16], a publisher[58], 1912–2001[59], of United Kingdom[60], awarded the Companion of Honour[61]; William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor[17], a politician[62], 1907–1966[63], of United Kingdom[64]; Jakie Astor[18], a politician[65], 1918–2000[66], of United Kingdom[67], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[68]; Michael Astor[19], a politician[69], 1916–1980[70], of United Kingdom[71]; and Nancy Phyllis Louise Astor[20], 1909–1975[72]. Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's religion is recorded as Christian Science[73]. She was affiliated with the Conservative Party[74].

Death and Burial

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor died on May 2, 1964[5]. She passed away in Grimsthorpe Castle[4]. Burial took place at Octagon Temple Chapel, Cliveden[10].

Why It Matters

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor born?

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's place of birth was Danville[2].

Where did Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor die?

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor died in Grimsthorpe Castle[4].

Who were Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's parents?

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's father was Chiswell Langhorne[11]. Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's mother was Nancy Witcher Keen[12].

Who was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor married to?

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's spouses include Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[13] and Robert Gould Shaw II[14].

What did Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor do for work?

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor worked as politician[6], socialite[7], and suffragist[8].

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Class ancestry

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