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Astor, William W.


United Kingdom, Political Person    (1879-05-19 to 1952-09-30)
• Heir of the Astor fortune (See: Plymouth bio)
• 1906 : Acquired the "Cliveden" estate as a wedding present from his father
Relationships
1910 1920 1930 1940 1950
FounderRIIA
 
MemberUKLords
 
MemberUKCommons
 
Life ofAstorWW
 
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Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House)   (Founder of, 1919 to 1952-09-30) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• Co-founder
U.K. House of Lords   (Member of, 1919 to 1952-09-30) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• 2nd Viscount Astor
U.K. House of Commons   (Member of, 1910 to 1919) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• M.P. for Plymouth Sutton