William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor

American politician (1848-1919)
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William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor
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William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor

Summary

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on March 31, 1848[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on October 18, 1919[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and businessperson[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor…
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor passed away in Brighton[4].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was born on March 31, 1848[3].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was born on January 1, 1848[12].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor died on October 18, 1919[5].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor died on January 1, 1919[13].
  • Burial took place at Octagon Temple Chapel, Cliveden[14].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's father was John Jacob Astor III[15].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's mother was Charlotte Augusta Gibbes[16].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was married to Mary Dahlgren Paul[17].
  • A child of William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[18].
  • A child of William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever[19].
  • A child of William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was Pauline Astor[20].
  • A child of William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was John Rudolph Astor[21].
  • A child of William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was Gwendolyn Astor[22].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor held citizenship in United States[23].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's professions included politician[6].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor worked as a diplomat[7].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor worked as a writer[8].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor worked as a lawyer[9].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's professions included businessperson[10].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor worked as an aristocrat[25].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor held the position of member of the State Senate of New York[26].
  • William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor held the position of member of the New York State Assembly[27].

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Origins and Family

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was born in New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 31, 1848[3] and January 1, 1848[12]. His father was John Jacob Astor III[15]. His mother was Charlotte Augusta Gibbes[16].

Education

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was educated at Columbia Law School[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], businessperson[10], and aristocrat[25]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of New York[26], a position[29], in United States[30]; member of the New York State Assembly[27], an elected position[31], in United States[32]; United States Ambassador to Italy[33], a position[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1831[36]; and member of the House of Lords[37], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40].

Personal Life

Among William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's spouses was Mary Dahlgren Paul[17]. Children include Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[18], a politician[41], 1879–1952[42], of United Kingdom[43]; John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever[19], a politician[44], 1886–1971[45], of United States[46], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[47]; Pauline Astor[20], a socialite[48], 1880–1972[49], of United Kingdom[50]; John Rudolph Astor[21], 1881–1881[51], of United States[52]; and Gwendolyn Astor[22], 1889–1902[53], of United States[54]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[55].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 18, 1919[5] and January 1, 1919[13]. William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor died in Brighton[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[56]. He is buried at Octagon Temple Chapel, Cliveden[14].

Why It Matters

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor born?

Born in New York City[2], William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor…

Where did William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor die?

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor died in Brighton[4].

Who were William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's parents?

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's father was John Jacob Astor III[15]. William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's mother was Charlotte Augusta Gibbes[16].

Who was William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor married to?

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor's spouses include Mary Dahlgren Paul[17].

What did William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor do for work?

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and businessperson[10].

Where did William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor go to school?

William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor was educated at Columbia Law School[28].

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  2. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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