David Astor
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Francis David Langhorne Astor, CH (5 March 1912 – 7 December 2001) was an English newspaper publisher, editor of The Observer at the height of its circulation and influence, and member of the Astor family, "the landlords of New York".
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David Astor | |
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Editor of The Observer | |
In office 1948–1975 | |
Preceded by | Ivor Brown |
Succeeded by | Donald Trelford |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis David Langhorne Astor (1912-03-05)5 March 1912 London, England |
Died | 7 December 2001(2001-12-07) (aged 89) London, England |
Resting place | Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England |
Spouses | Melanie Hauser
(m. 1945; div. 1951)Bridget Aphra Wreford
(1952–2001) |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) | Waldorf Astor Nancy Witcher Langhorne |
Residence | Sutton Courtenay Manor House |
Education | West Downs School Balliol College, Oxford |
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