Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor
(1879-1952)

American-born English politician and newspaper proprietor (1879-1952) – Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was born in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on May 19th, 1879 and died in Taplow (Village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England) on September 30th, 1952 at the age of 73. Today Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor would be 144 years old.

Age

how old was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor when he died?

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor died in 1952 at the age of 73.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 19th, 1879 (Monday)
Place of Birth	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Death Date	September 30th, 1952 (Tuesday)
Death place	Taplow Village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor

Birthday

When was Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor born?

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor was born on May 19th, 1879.

Death

When did Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor die?

Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor died on September 30th, 1952 at the age of 73 in Taplow (Village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England). Today Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor would be 144 years old.