Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Waldorf Astor
Born	May 19, 1879 • New York City • New York
Died	September 30, 1952 (aged 73) • England
Title / Office	House of Lords (1919-1952), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1910-1919), United Kingdom
House / Dynasty	Astor family

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