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John Acton (professor)
John Acton is the name of: *John Acton (MP) for Droitwich (UK Parliament constituency) in 1597 *Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet (1736–1811), prime minister of Naples *John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton (1834–1902), English historian *John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton (1907–1989), British peer *John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 5th Baron Acton John Charles Harold Ferdinand Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 5th Baron Acton (born 19 August 1966) is a British author and peer. Early life and education Born in Oxford, he was educated at Winchester College (1980–1983) and Balliol College, Oxford (1984†... (born 1966), English writer and farmer * John Acton (canon lawyer) (died 1350), English canon lawyer, known for his commentary on the writer on the ecclesiastical ''Constitutions'' of two papal legates of the thirteenth century * John C. Acton, United States Coast Guard rear admiral {{hndis, Acton, John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Acton (MP) , United States Coast Guard rear admiral
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John Acton is the name of: * John Acton (MP) for Droitwich (UK Parliament constituency) in 1597 * Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet (1736–1811), prime minister of Naples * John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton (1834–1902), English historian * John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton (1907–1989), British peer *John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 5th Baron Acton (born 1966), English writer and farmer *John Acton (canon lawyer) (died 1350), English canon lawyer, known for his commentary on the writer on the ecclesiastical ''Constitutions'' of two papal legates of the thirteenth century *John C. Acton John C. Acton is a retired United States Coast Guard rear admiral who served as the Director of Operations Coordination for DHS. Acton formerly served as Director of the DHS Presidential Transition Team. Background and education Born in Portsmo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Droitwich (UK Parliament Constituency)
Droitwich was the name of a constituency of the House of Commons of England in 1295, and again from 1554, then of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1918. It was a parliamentary borough in Worcestershire, represented by two Members of Parliament until 1832, and by one member from 1832 to 1885. The name was then transferred to a county constituency electing one MP from 1885 until 1918. History The borough consisted of three parishes and parts of two others in the town of Droitwich, a market town which for many centuries depended on the salt trade for its prosperity. When Droitwich's right to return MPs (which had been allowed to lapse) was restored in 1554, there was only one salt pit in the borough, and this became the basis of Droitwich's unique franchise: the right to vote was vested solely in those burgesses (members of the corporation) who owned shares in the pit giving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet
Sir John Francis Edward Acton, 6th Baronet (3 June 1736 12 August 1811) was a French-born English gentleman who served as Commander of the naval forces of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and later as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Naples under Ferdinand IV. He served at Naples during the turbulent times when French Revolutionary fervour under Napoleon was sweeping across Europe and threatening to extinguish the monarchy he served. Origins John was born on 3 June 1736 at Besançon in France, the son of Edward Acton, an English-born physician who had settled in that town, the great-grandson of Sir Walter Acton, 2nd Baronet (1623–1665) of Aldenham Park, Morville, in Shropshire, England. In 1791, aged 55, John succeeded his second cousin once removed as 6th Baronet. Career Service in Tuscany He served under his uncle in the navy of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. In 1773, while serving as Captain of the Tuscan frigate ''Austria'', he destroyed several vessels in the Gulf of Tunis. Whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton
John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton, 13th Marquess of Groppoli, (10 January 1834 – 19 June 1902), better known as Lord Acton, was an English Catholic historian, politician, and writer. He is best remembered for the remark he wrote in a letter to an Anglican bishop in 1887: Letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton, April 5, 1887 Transcript of, published in ''Historical Essays and Studies'', edited by J. N. Figgis and R. V. Laurence (London: Macmillan, 1907). ''"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men…"'' Early life and background The only son of |
John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton
John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton (born Dalberg-Acton; 15 December 1907 Р23 January 1989), was a British peer and soldier. Early life and education Acton was born in Bordighera, Liguria, Italy, the eldest son and third of nine children born to Richard Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton, a diplomat in the foreign service. His mother was Dorothy Lyon, the only child of Thomas Henry Lyon, DL, of Appleton Hall, Cheshire. The fourth generation of his family abroad, the 2nd Lord Acton and his children officially became British citizens in 1911 by Act of Parliament. The family was living in Germany when the First World War broke out. They were temporarily detained in Baden Baden in 1914. In 1915, Lord Acton became charg̩ d'affaires in Berne. In 1919, his father added the additional surname and arms of Lyon when Lady Acton inherited from her father. His mother died in 1923, when his youngest sister was just 2. He was educated at the Royal Military College, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 5th Baron Acton
John Charles Harold Ferdinand Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 5th Baron Acton (born 19 August 1966) is a British author and peer. Early life and education Born in Oxford, he was educated at Winchester College (1980–1983) and Balliol College, Oxford (1984–1989). Life He is today an author and farmer living in Gloucestershire, England. He became the 5th Baron Acton and 17th Marquess of Groppoli upon the death of his father in October 2010. Family He married Lucinda Percival in 1998. Book list * ''The Sausage Book: The Complete Guide to Making, Cooking and Eating'' (with Nick Sandler) * ''The Branded Cookbook: 85 Recipes for the World's Favorite Food Brands (2009)'' (with Nick Sandler) * ''Soup'' (with Nick Sandler) * ''The Duchy Originals Cookbook'' (2007) (with Nick Sandler) * ''Kings of Comedy: The Slapstick, The Funny Trick, The Master of Mime, The Double Act, The Matter of Fact, and The Classic One-Line'' (The 21st Century Guides Series) (2006) * ''Origin of Everyday Things (2006)'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Acton (canon Lawyer)
John Acton (died 1350) was an English canon lawyer, known for his commentary on the writer on the ecclesiastical ''Constitutions'' of two papal legates of the thirteenth century. Sent to Henry III of England, they were Cardinal Otto, i.e. Otto of Tonengo, and Cardinal Ottobone, i.e. Ottobuono de' Fieschi (the future Pope Adrian V). His name is variously spelt Achedune, De Athona, Athone, and Eaton. Life Acton is stated by John Leland to have been educated at the University of Oxford, and to have taken there the degree of LL.D. He was a pupil of John de Stratford. In 1329 he was provided by the pope to a canonry and a prebend in Lincoln Cathedral, but some years appear to have elapsed before he obtained these preferments. In 1343 he is found holding the prebend of Welton Ryval. In his books he is described as canon of Lincoln. He died in 1350. Works Acton's chief work was a commentary on the ecclesiastical ‘constitutions’ of Otto and Ottobone, in succession papal legates in En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
