Astor, William Waldorf
Possessore Id00015186
TipologiaPersona
GenereMaschile
Estremi biografici1848-1918
Altre informazioniNYC, 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]
Altro identificativohttp://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/37131
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Waldorf_Astor,_1st_Viscount_Astor
Attività
Inizio (anno)1870
Fine (anno)1890
NotaNew York; lawyer and politician.
MARC Area Coden-us-ny
LuogoNew York (Geonames Id: 5128581)
Professione / Tipologia dell’entePolitico
StatusLaico
Attività
Inizio (anno)1890
Fine (anno)1918
NotaLived in London and at various country houses.
MARC Area Codee-uk-en
Professione / Tipologia dell’enteMercante/commerciante
StatusAristocratico
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