1879 – 1964

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor

first female Member of Parliament to take her seat (1879-1964)

suffragistsocialitepolitician

Born

1879-05-19, Danville

Died

1964-05-02

Birthplace state

Virginia

Biography

Nancy Astor was born in Danville, Virginia in 1879. An American-born British politician, she served as a Member of Parliament from 1919 to 1945, the first woman to hold that seat. She was raised in Greenwood, Virginia, and married Waldorf Astor in England in 1906.

Occupation

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor is recorded as a suffragist, a socialite and a politician, born in Virginia (1879–1964).

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Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was born in Danville, Virginia in 1879. Explore other notable figures from Virginia, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor

Who was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor?

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was first female Member of Parliament to take her seat (1879-1964), born in Virginia (1879 – 1964).

When and where was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor born?

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor was born on 1879-05-19 in Danville.

When did Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor die?

Nancy died on 1964-05-02.

What was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor known for?

Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor is recorded as a suffragist, a socialite and a politician.

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