lady astor

     

On accepting a seat in the British parliament she said, "I am a Virginian, so naturally I am a politician"

Trivia about lady astor

  • In 1919 this 40-year-old Virginia woman was elected to the British parliament
  • Nancy was the first name of this "Lady", who in 1929 tried to form a women's party in the British House of Commons
  • On Dec. 1, 1919 this "Lady" took her seat as the first woman to serve in the British House of Commons
  • This Virginia-born lady was 40 when she was elected to the British parliament in 1919
  • This member of Parliament reportedly said, " I married beneath me, all women do"

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