On his father's passing in 1952, he inherited his title, becoming the 3rd Viscount Astor and causing a by-election in Wycombe which was won by the Conservative candidate John Hall.
He inherited his title. This was on his father's passing in 1952. He was becoming the 3rd Viscount Astor. This was on his father's passing in 1952. He was causing a by-election in Wycombe. This was on his father's passing in 1952. This by-election in Wycombe was won by the Conservative candidate John Hall.