Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor

American-born English politician and newspaper proprietor (1879-1952)
Person human Q2619726
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Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor

Summary

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on +1879-05-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Taplow[4]. He died on +1952-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (314 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor…
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor died in Taplow[4].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was born on +1879-05-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor died on +1952-09-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's father was William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor[8].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's mother was Mary Dahlgren Paul[9].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was married to Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[10].
  • A child of Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor[11].
  • A child of Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was Jakie Astor[12].
  • A child of Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was Michael Astor[13].
  • A child of Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was Nancy Phyllis Louise Astor[14].
  • A child of Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was David Astor[15].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's professions included politician[6].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor held the position of Parliamentary Private Secretary[20].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was educated at Eton College[21].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's religion is recorded as Christian Science[22].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's image is recorded as Viscount Astor.jpg[23].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor is recorded as male[24].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's family is recorded as Astor family[26].
  • Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's noble title is recorded as Viscount Astor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor… he was born on +1879-05-19T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor[8]. His mother was Mary Dahlgren Paul[9].

Education

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was educated at Eton College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1918[33]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1910[36]; and Parliamentary Private Secretary[20], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Personal Life

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was married to Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[10]. Children include William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor[11], a politician[39], 1907–1966[40], of United Kingdom[41]; Jakie Astor[12], a politician[42], 1918–2000[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[45]; Michael Astor[13], a politician[46], 1916–1980[47], of United Kingdom[48]; Nancy Phyllis Louise Astor[14], 1909–1975[49]; and David Astor[15], a publisher[50], 1912–2001[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Companion of Honour[53]. His religion is recorded as Christian Science[22]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[54].

Death and Burial

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor died on +1952-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Taplow[4].

Why It Matters

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (314 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

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 passed away 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[8]. Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's mother was Mary Dahlgren Paul[9].

Who was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor married to?

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor's spouses include Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[10].

What did Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor do for work?

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor worked as politician[6].

Where did Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor go to school?

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was educated at Eton College[21].

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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