Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor
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Summary
Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was born on May 19, 1879[1], in New York City[2]. He died on September 30, 1952[3], in Taplow[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,260 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor[7]
- Mother: Mary Dahlgren Paul[8]
- Spouse: Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[9]
- Child: William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor[10], Jakie Astor[11], Michael Astor[12], Nancy Phyllis Louise Astor[13], David Astor[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[16], member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], Parliamentary Private Secretary[19]
- Educated at: Eton College[20]
- Religion or worldview: Christian Science[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Family: Astor family[23]
- Noble title: Viscount Astor[24]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[25]
- Military branch: British Army[26]
- Commons category: Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[27]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[28]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[29]
- Family name: Astor[30]
- Given name: William[31]
- Work location: London[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Waldorf Astor, 2. Viscount Astor[34]
- Sibling: John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever[35], Pauline Astor[36]
- Candidacy in election: 1918 United Kingdom general election[37], December 1910 United Kingdom general election[38]
Why It Matters
Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor born?
Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor die?
Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor died in Taplow[4].
Who were Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's parents?
Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's father was William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor[7]. Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's mother was Mary Dahlgren Paul[8].
Who was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor married to?
Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's spouses include Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[9].
What did Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor do for work?
Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor worked as a politician[5].
Where did Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor go to school?
Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was educated at Eton College[20].