Viscount Astor, of Hever Castle in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1917 for William Waldorf Astor, who had previously been created Baron Astor, of Hever Castle in the County of Kent. The titles remain united. The 1st Viscount's second son was created Baron Astor of Hever in 1956.
Waldorf Astor, 2nd ViscountAstor (19 May 1879–30 September 1952) was a businessman and politician and a member of the prominent Astor family.
In addition, he succeeded as 2nd ViscountAstor and automatically became a member of the House of Lords, and his seat in the House of Commons was forfeited.
Lord Astor was active in charitable causes and served as a governor of the Peabody Trust and Guy's Hospital.
In 1910 Waldorf Astor was elected the Conservative Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton, in which capacity he served until he succeeded to the title upon the death of his father in 1919.
As the 2nd ViscountAstor, he was a founder member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs and a great supporter of the League of Nations.
ViscountAstor was granted the Freedom of the City of Plymouth on July 2nd 1936.
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