Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever
Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever (born June 1, 1918 , † June 28, 1984 in Tillypronie , Aberdeenshire ) was a British nobleman and publisher .
Life
He was the eldest son of John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever and his wife Violet Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound.
He has degrees from Eton College and the College of St. Mary . During World War II, he served as a captain in the Life Guards . In 1955 he was promoted to High Sheriff of Sussex . In 1956 he was Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of Sussex, 1966 Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of Kent . In 1972 he became Custos Rotulorum of Kent and Lord Lieutenant of Kent. He was a board member and managing director at various companies, particularly in the publishing industry .
When his father died in 1971, he inherited his title of nobility, including the associated seat in the House of Lords , as well as the family seat of Hever Castle in Kent .
On October 4, 1945 he married Lady Irene Violet Freesia Janet Augusta Haig, daughter of 1st Earl Haig .
There are five children from the marriage:
- John Astor, 3rd Baron Astor of Hever (born 1946)
- Bridget Mary Astor (born 1948)
- Elizabeth Louise Astor (* 1951)
- Sarah Violet Astor (* 1953)
- Philip Douglas Paul Astor (* 1959)
On June 28, 1984, he died at the age of 66 years to cancer , his title was inherited by his eldest son.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Lady Violet Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound on thepeerage.com , accessed August 17, 2015.
- ^ The London Gazette: No. 40433, p. 1609, March 18, 1955.
Web links
- Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever on thepeerage.com , accessed August 17, 2015.
- Gavin Astor at Hansard (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John Jacob Astor |
Baron Astor of Hever 1971-1984 |
John Astor |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Astor, Gavin, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British peer and publisher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 1, 1918 |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 28, 1984 |
| Place of death | Tillypronie , Aberdeenshire |