Jakie Astor
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Sir John Jacob "Jakie" Astor (August 29, 1918-2000) was a British politician and sportsman and a member of the prominent Astor family.
Sir Jakie was the youngest child of the 2nd Viscount Astor and his wife, Lady Astor. He was educated at Eton and New College, Oxford and served in the British military during World War II. He was named after his relative John Jacob Astor IV, who perished on the Titanic in 1912.
He was married three times:
- 1) Ana Inez Carcano 1944-1972 The couple had three children:
- 2) Susan Eveleigh 1976-1988
- 3) Marcia de Savary 1988-2000
In 1945, he tried to win the Plymouth Sutton seat in the British House of Commons that had been held by his mother. Unsuccessful at first, he won the seat in 1951 as a member of the Conservative Party.
Sir Jakie was a thoroughbred horse racing enthusiast who won a number of prestigious races including the St. Leger Stakes.
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| Preceded by Lucy Middleton |
Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton 1951–1959 |
Succeeded by Ian Fraser |
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