Nancy Astor, Vicountess Astor CH (Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, 19 May 1879 – 2 May 1964) was an American-born English politician and socialite.
She was the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons. Her second husband was Waldorf Astor.
A: Nancy Astor was an American-born English politician and socialite.
A: Her main achievement as a politician was becoming the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons.
A: Nancy Astor was born on May 19, 1879, and died on May 2, 1964.
A: Nancy Astor's second husband was Waldorf Astor.
A: The title "Vicountess Astor CH" represents Nancy Astor's elevation to the peerage as a Viscountess and her membership in the Order of the Companions of Honour.
A: Nancy Astor was an American-born English citizen.
A: It is not clear if Nancy Astor was involved in any other social or political movements outside of her achievement as the first woman to sit in the House of Commons.
