Astor

As·tor

[as-ter]
noun
1.
John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
2.
Nancy (Lang·horne) [lang-hawrn, -ern] , Viscountess, 1879–1964, first woman member of Parliament in England.
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Astor (ˈæstə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever. 1886--1971, British proprietor of The Times (1922--66)
2.  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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