Peter Astor (born 13 August 1960) is an English songwriter and solo artist, known for his work with The Loft, The Weather Prophets, The Wisdom of Harry...
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The Astor family achieved prominence in business, society, and politics in the United States and the United Kingdom during the 19th and 20th centuries...
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Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke, better known professionally as Mary Astor (May 3, 1906 – September 25, 1987), was an American actress. Although her career...
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William Waldorf Astor II, 3rd Viscount Astor (13 August 1907 – 7 March 1966) was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician. He was also...
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Astor" or simply "Mrs. Astor", she was the wife of yachtsman William Backhouse Astor Jr. They had five children, including Colonel John Jacob Astor IV...
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John Jacob Astor (born Johann Jakob Astor; July 17, 1763 – March 29, 1848) was a German-born American businessman, merchant, real estate mogul, and investor...
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Janet Bronwen Astor, Viscountess Astor (born Janet Bronwen Alun Pugh; 6 June 1930 – 28 December 2017) was an English fashion model and psychotherapist...
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of the Vincent Astor Foundation, established by her third husband, Vincent Astor, who was a member of the Astor family. Brooke Astor was the author of...
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the band split up, with singer Peter Astor going on to a solo career. Following the breakup of The Loft, Peter Astor (vocals, guitar) and Dave Morgan...
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40°43′47″N 73°59′29″W / 40.729861°N 73.991434°W / 40.729861; -73.991434 Astor Place is a street in NoHo/East Village, in the lower part of the New York...
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"Jakie" Astor VII, MBE, ERD (29 August 1918 – 10 September 2000) was an English politician and sportsman. He was a member of the prominent Astor family...
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Backhouse Astor Sr. (September 19, 1792 – November 24, 1875) was an American business magnate who inherited most of his father John Jacob Astor's fortune...
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with release set for March 2025. Formed in 1980 as The Living Room by Peter Astor (vocals, guitar), Bill Prince (bass), Andy Strickland (guitar) and Dave...
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disaster'". CNN. Atlanta, Georgia: Turner Broadcasting Systems. Baker, Peter; Astor, Maggie (May 26, 2020). "Trump Pushes a Conspiracy Theory That Falsely...
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was also a great-granddaughter of John Jacob Astor, America's first millionaire, wealthy merchant Peter Schemerhorn, and Continental major and U.S. Senator...
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from the original on May 27, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023. Baker, Peter; Astor, Maggie (May 26, 2020). "Trump Pushes a Conspiracy Theory That Falsely...
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Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island best known for having been owned by the Astor family. Part of the Bellevue Avenue Historic District, the first version...
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Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever DL (1 June 1918 – 28 June 1984), was an English soldier, publisher, peer, and member of the Astor family. Lord Astor served...
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Astor family, "the landlords of New York". David Astor was born in London, England, the third child of American-born English parents, Waldorf Astor,...
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The Astor Place station, also called Astor Place–Cooper Union on signs, is a local station on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line of the New York City Subway...
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Jacob "Johnny" Astor VIII, 3rd Baron Astor of Hever, PC, DL (born 16 June 1946), is an English businessman and politician from the Astor family. He sat...
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Matthew Astor Wilks (March 3, 1844 – July 9, 1926) was an American clubman who was prominent in New York society during the Gilded Age. Wilks was born...
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instrumental band from London, England, consisting of multi-instrumentalists Peter Astor (formerly of the Loft, the Weather Prophets) and David Sheppard (of State...
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the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2021. Baker, Peter; Astor, Maggie; Kaplan, Thomas (January 20, 2021). "Inauguration Live Updates:...
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Formby, O'Keefe and Green; Glass era drummer Owen Jones; Peter Astor, Sumishta Brahm, and Peter Crouch among others. Two singles emerged from the album...
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met several people who would go on to record for Creation, including Peter Astor and Lawrence. Distributor Rough Trade soon began funding releases. Creation...
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stage name Patti Astor, was an American performer who was a key actress in New York City underground No Wave films of the late-1970s. Astor was a key player...
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– Lloyd Cole "Tower of Song" – Robert Forster "Take This Longing" – Peter Astor "True Love Leaves No Traces" – Dead Famous People "I'm Your Man" – Bill...
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at the time of his death. Warner, Peter (2018). Astor: Adventures ashore and afloat. ISBN 978-1-9866-2450-3. "Astor". sea.museum. Australian National...
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electronic music ensemble from London, England. The group was formed by Peter Astor, formerly the singer/songwriter of Weather Prophets and The Loft, in...
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