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Nancy Astor Biography (1879–1964) was a British politician and socialite who became the first woman to take a seat in the House of Commons in 1919. Representing Plymouth Sutton as a Conservative MP, she championed issues such as women’s rights, education, and social reform.
Astor is remembered for breaking gender barriers in British politics and paving the way for future female politicians, while also being a prominent public figure in early 20th-century Britain.
