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William Waldorf Astor (born March 31, 1848) was an individual with various occupations such as lawyer, politician, diplomat, writer, and businessperson. He held citizenship in both the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the United States. Astor was born in New York City and educated at Columbia Law School. He passed away on October 18, 1919, in Brighton.
Throughout his life, Astor held various titles and nicknames such as William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor and Willy. He was the owner of several prominent properties including Hever Castle, Cliveden, Lansdowne House, and Hotel New Netherland. As a part of his lineage, his father was John Jacob Astor III and his children were Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor, and John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever.
