Astor, William Waldorf
Owner Id00015186
TypePerson
GenderMale
Biographical dates - Period of existence1848-1918
Other InformationNYC, son of John Jacob; emigrated to UK, British subject 1899, created 1st Viscount Astor. [From IPI] Columbia Law School, early 1870s; called to the bar 1875. New York State Assembly and State Senate, 1877-1881; defeated for U.S. Congress 1881 and 1883. Minister to Italy, 1882-1885. Inherited a large fortune (ca. $100 million) in 1890; built Waldorf and Astoria hotels, 1890 onward, but moved to England in 1890. Newspaper owner; supporter of the Conservative Party; naturalized as British subject 1899. Created Baron Astor 1916; promoted viscount 1917. [From DNB]
Other Identifierhttp://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/37131
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Waldorf_Astor,_1st_Viscount_Astor
Activity
Start (year)1870
End (year)1890
NoteNew York; lawyer and politician.
MARC Area Coden-us-ny
PlaceNew York (Geonames Id: 5128581)
Profession / Type of InstitutionPolitician
CharacterisationNo characterisation/lay
Activity
Start (year)1890
End (year)1918
NoteLived in London and at various country houses.
MARC Area Codee-uk-en
Profession / Type of InstitutionBusiness
CharacterisationAristocracy
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