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Also Known As Nancy Witcher Astor • Nancy Witcher Langhorne • Nancy Witcher Astor, Viscountess Astor of Hever Castle • Nancy Witcher
Born May 19, 1879 • Danville • Virginia
Died May 2, 1964 (aged 84) • England
Title / Office House of Commons (1919-1945), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Conservative Party
House / Dynasty Astor family

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