Nancy Astor

Nancy Astor (1879-1964), born Nancy Witcher Langhorne, was a viscountess and British politician. She was born in the United States, married to William Waldorf Astor, succeeded husband as a Conservative member of Parliament (1919), and became the first woman with seat in the House of Commons.

Wisdom & Quotes

• The penalty of success is to be bored by people who used to snub you.
• A fool without fear is sometimes wiser than an angel with fear.

- My Two Countries

• I married beneath me - all women do.

- speech, Oldham, England, 1951

Will Rogers