William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor

English businessman and politician (1907-1966)
Person human Q2580935
William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor
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William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor

Summary

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor is a human[1]. Born in Cliveden[2], he… he was born on +1907-08-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Nassau[4]. He died on +1966-03-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was born in Cliveden[2].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor died in Nassau[4].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was born on +1907-08-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor died on +1966-03-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's father was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[8].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's mother was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[9].
  • Among William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's spouses was Bronwen Astor[10].
  • Among William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's spouses was Sarah Baring[11].
  • Among William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's spouses was Phillipa Victoria Hunloke[12].
  • A child of William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was William Astor, 4th Viscount Astor[13].
  • A child of William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was Emily Mary Astor[14].
  • A child of William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was Janet Astor[15].
  • A child of William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was Pauline Marian Astor[16].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's professions included politician[6].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's education included a stint at Eton College[22].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's education included a stint at West Downs School[23].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was educated at New College[24].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's image is recorded as William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor, as a child.jpg[25].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's image is recorded as William Waldorf Astor II 1934 press photo.jpg[26].
  • William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was born in Cliveden[2]. He was born on +1907-08-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[8]. His mother was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[22], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; West Downs School[23], a preparatory school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1897[33]; and New College[24], a college of the University of Oxford[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1379[36].

Career and Affiliations

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1951[39]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1935[42]; and member of the House of Lords[21], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Bronwen Astor[10], a model[46], 1930–2017[47], of United Kingdom[48]; Sarah Baring[11], a memoirist[49], 1920–2013[50]; and Phillipa Victoria Hunloke[12], 1930–2005[51]. Children include William Astor, 4th Viscount Astor[13], a politician[52], b. 1951[53], of United Kingdom[54]; Emily Mary Astor[14], b. 1956[55]; Janet Astor[15], an aristocrat[56], b. 1961[57], of United Kingdom[58]; and Pauline Marian Astor[16], b. 1964[59]. William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was affiliated with the Conservative Party[60].

Death and Burial

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor died on +1966-03-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Nassau[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[61].

Why It Matters

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor born?

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was born in Cliveden[2].

Where did William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor die?

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor passed away in Nassau[4].

Who were William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's parents?

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's father was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[8]. William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's mother was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[9].

Who was William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor married to?

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor's spouses include Bronwen Astor[10], Sarah Baring[11], and Phillipa Victoria Hunloke[12].

What did William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor do for work?

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor worked as politician[6].

Where did William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor go to school?

William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor was educated at Eton College[22], West Downs School[23], and New College[24].

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  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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