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Apr 15, 2024 · Genealogy Royal Noble Peer Duke Count Lord Baron Baronet Sir Peer Database Family Tree Europe Nobility Knight Peerage Marquess Earl Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever 2 A genealogical survey of the peerage of Britain as well as the royal families of Europe
Astor, Gavin, (1918-1984), 2nd Baron Astor of Hever This page summarises records created by this Person The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection.
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.
Gavin [Astor], 2nd Baron Astor of Hever. born. 1 Jun 1918. mar. 4 Oct 1945 Lady Irene Violet Freesia Janet Augusta Haig (b. 7 Oct 1919; d. 12 Aug 2001), 3rd dau. of Douglas [Haig], 1st Earl Haig, by his wife Hon Dorothy Maud Vivian, 2nd dau. of Hussey Crespigny [Vivian], 3rd Baron Vivian. children. 1.
She married Gavin Astor, later the 2nd Baron Astor of Hever, the eldest son of John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever, and Violet Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound on 4 October 1945. She became Lady Astor of Hever when her husband succeeded to the barony on the death of his father in 1971. They had five children:
Sep 5, 2021 · 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. He fought in the Second World ...
Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever. by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios half-plate film negative, 5 February 1963 NPG x191532
