As·tor ( s t r), John Jacob 1763-1848. German-born American fur trader and capitalist who became the wealthiest man of his time in the United States. |
| Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne. Viscountess Astor. 1879-1964. American-born British politician. In 1919 she became the first woman to sit in the House of Commons, serving there until 1945. |
Astor [ˈæstə]
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1. (Biographies / Astor, John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever (1886-1971) M, British, WRITING: newspaper proprietor) John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever. 1886-1971, British proprietor of The Times (1922-66)
2. (Biographies / Astor, Nancy (Witcher), Viscountess (1879-1964) F, Britishnational of birth: US, POLITICS: politician) Nancy (Witcher), Viscountess, original name Nancy Langhorne. 1879-1964, British Conservative politician, born in the US; the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons
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| Noun | 1. |  Astor - British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964) |
| 2. |  Astor - United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848) |
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