Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor, was an American-born English politician and newspaper proprietor. He was a member of the Astor family. He was active in minor political roles. He was devoted to charitable projects, and with his wife Nancy Astor became a prominent fixture in upper class English society.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: member of the House of Lords, member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Parliamentary Private Secretary
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Born: May 19, 1879

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Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor

American-born English politician and newspaper proprietor (1879-1952)

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About Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor

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Occupation: politician
Position held: member of the House of Lords, member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Parliamentary Private Secretary
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Born: May 19, 1879

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Died

September 30, 1952

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