Context: In 1922, John Jacob Astor, son of the 1st Viscount Astor, bought The Times from the Northcliffe estate. The paper gained a measure of notoriety in the 1930s with its advocacy of German appeasement; then-editor Geoffrey Dawson was closely allied with those in the government who practised appeasement, most notably Neville Chamberlain.

Question: In 1922, who bought The Times?
Answer: John Jacob Astor

Question: In 1922, which estate sold The Times?
Answer: Northcliffe estate

Question: The Times gained much notoriety in the 1930s because of its advocacy of what?
Answer: German appeasement

Question: Which The Times editor was closely allied with the government who practised German appeasement?
Answer: Geoffrey Dawson

Question: Which notable government official did The Times ally with in the 1930s whom practised German appeasement?
Answer: Neville Chamberlain