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Pauline Astor

Socialite (1880-1972) · United Kingdom · On the map · Died at 91

Pauline Spender-Clay was an American-English socialite known for her hospitality; her gardening, especially the cultivation of lilies; and her portrait painted by John Singer Sargent. Like many American heiresses, her engagements were a subject of speculation before her marriage.

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She volunteered as a Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse in World War I and opened up her house, Ford Manor, to be used as a military hospital in both World Wars. She was a member of the Astor family.

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United Kingdom
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1880 to 1972 · aged 91