John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever
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Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever DL (1 June 1918 – 28 June 1984), was an English soldier, publisher, peer, and member of the Astor family. Lord Astor served as chairman of the Times Publishing Company and president of the family owned Times Newspapers Ltd.
Barons Astor of Hever (1956) John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever (1886–1971) Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever (1918–1984) John Jacob Astor, 3rd Baron Astor of Hever (b. 1946) The heir apparent is the present holder's son, Hon. Charles Gavin John Astor (b. 1990).
He was created 1 st Baron Astor of Hever in 1956. In 1962 John Jacob placed the Castle in trust for his son Gavin and retired to France where he died in 1971. In 1963 Gavin opened the Castle and gardens to the public for the first time.
The Right Hon. Lt-Col John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever, DL (1886–1971) The Right Hon. Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever (1918–1984) (21) The Right Hon. John Jacob Astor, 3rd Baron Astor of Hever, PC, DL (b. 1946) (1, 22) The Hon. Charles Gavin John Astor (b. 1990) (2, 23) The Hon. Philip Douglas Paul Astor (b. 1959)
Nov 3, 2019 · Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever (1 June 1918 – 28 June 1984) was a British soldier, publisher, and peer. His father was John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever. He was educated at Eton and New College, Oxford, before joining the Life Guards, where he reached the rank of captain.
- June 1, 1918
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2nd Baron Astor of Hever. Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/P130422 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P35450 ) Collections. Number. Description. Held by. Reference. Further information. 1957-65:...
Sep 5, 2021 · Biography. Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever, was born on 1 June 1918. He was the son of Lt-Col John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever, and Lady Violet Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound. Education. He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire. He was educated at New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire.
