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Brooke Astor Quotes

American philanthropist, socialite, and writer (1902–2007)

Brooke Astor (March 30, 1902 – August 13, 2007) was an American socialite and philanthropist who was the chairwoman of the Vincent Astor Foundation, which had been established by her third husband. She was also a novelist and wrote two volumes of memoirs.

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Alternative Names: Roberta Brooke Astor • Mrs. Vincent Astor • Brooke Russell Astor • Mrs William Astor • Mary Brooke Russell Marshall

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