biography
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Astor, Nancy (Witcher) Astor, Viscountess
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née Langhorne
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| sex:
| female
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| lived:
| (1879–1964)
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| biography:
| British politician, born in Danville, Virginia, USA. Wife of Waldorf Astor, she succeeded her husband as Conservative MP for Plymouth in 1919, and was the first woman to take a seat in the House of Commons. She was known for her interest in social problems, especially temperance and women's rights. |
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