John Acton is the name of:
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John Acton (MP) for
Droitwich (UK Parliament constituency) in 1597
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Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet (1736–1811), prime minister of Naples
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John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton (1834–1902), English historian
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John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton (1907–1989), British peer
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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
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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 T ...
(died 1350), English canon lawyer, known for his commentary on the writer on the ecclesiastical ''Constitutions'' of two papal legates of the thirteenth century
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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 ...
, United States Coast Guard rear admiral
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