Astor (n.)

  1. British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)

    [ Syn: astor , nancy witcher astor , viscountess astor ]

  2. United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)

    [ Syn: astor , john jacob astor ]

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