Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
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Summary
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was born on May 19, 1879[1], in Danville[2]. She died on May 2, 1964[3], in Grimsthorpe Castle[4]. She worked as a politician[5], socialite[6], and suffragist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,964 views/month, #6,637 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Octagon Temple Chapel, Cliveden[9]
- Father: Chiswell Langhorne[10]
- Mother: Nancy Witcher Keen[11]
- Spouse: Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[12], Robert Gould Shaw II[13]
- Child: Robert Gould Shaw III[14], David Astor[15], William Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor[16], Jakie Astor[17], Michael Astor[18], Nancy Phyllis Louise Astor[19]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[20], United States[21], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22]
- Position held: member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[28], member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[29]
- Member of: Electrical Association for Women[30]
- Religion or worldview: Christian Science[31]
- Sex or gender: female[32]
- Family: Astor family[33], Langhorne family[34]
- Noble title: Viscount Astor[35]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[36]
- Commons category: Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[37]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[38]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[39]
- Residence: Cliveden[40], Mirador[41]
- Family name: Astor[42]
- Given name: Nancy[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[44]
- Commons gallery: Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[45]
- Work location: London[46]
- Depicted by: Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor[47], Portrait of Nancy Astor[48]
- Described by source: Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[49], A historical dictionary of British women[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
Why It Matters
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor born?
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was born in Danville[2].
Where did Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor die?
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor died in Grimsthorpe Castle[4].
Who were Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's parents?
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's father was Chiswell Langhorne[10]. Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's mother was Nancy Witcher Keen[11].
Who was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor married to?
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor's spouses include Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor[12] and Robert Gould Shaw II[13].
What did Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor do for work?
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor worked as a politician[5], socialite[6], and suffragist[7].