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Also Known As Waldorf Astor
Born May 19, 1879 • New York City • New York
Died September 30, 1952 (aged 73) • England
Title / Office House of Lords (1919-1952), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1910-1919), United Kingdom
House / Dynasty Astor family
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