Winthrop Astor Chanler (1863-1926)

"Wintie" Winthrop Astor Chanler, of New York & Newport, R.I.

Associated Houses

Rokeby

Barrytown

He was educated at Eton in England and Harvard in America. He was wounded while taking part in a gun-running expedition to Cuba during the Spanish-American War and was later appointed a Colonel in the Cuban army in recognition of his bravery. He was an avid hunter in Europe. 
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 25/08/2020 and last updated on 08/04/2024.