List of Political Families in The United Kingdom - Astors

Astors

This family is British(ultimately German) in origin.

  • Waldorf Astor (1879–1952), Conservative MP for Plymouth, Sutton 1910–1919, later 2nd Viscount Astor; husband of Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor
  • Nancy Astor (1879–1964), Conservative MP for Plymouth, Sutton 1919–1945, first female MP to take her seat; Waldorf's wife
    • William Waldorf Astor (1907–1966), Conservative MP for East Fulham 1935–1945, Wycombe 1951–1952; Waldorf and Nancy's son
    • Michael Langhorne Astor (1916–1979), Conservative MP for Surrey East 1945–1951; Waldorf and Nancy's son
  • John Jacob Astor (1886–1971), Conservative MP 1922–1945, later 1st Baron Astor of Hever; Waldorf's brother
    • Hon. John Astor (1923–1987), Conservative MP for Newbury 1964–1974; John Jacob's son

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