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Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury

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Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury

Summary

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury is a human[1]. He was born in Wimborne St Giles[2]. He was born on September 17, 1761[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 14, 1811[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury was born in Wimborne St Giles[2].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury passed away in London[4].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury was born on September 17, 1761[3].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury died on May 14, 1811[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Giles, Wimborne St Giles[8].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's father was Anthony Ashley Cooper, 4th Earl of Shaftesbury[9].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's mother was Mary Bouverie[10].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury was married to Barbara Webb[11].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury was Lady Barbara Ashley-Cooper[12].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury worked as a politician[6].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury was educated at Winchester College[15].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury is recorded as male[18].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's noble title is recorded as Earl of Shaftesbury[20].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's family name is recorded as Ashley-Cooper[21].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's given name is recorded as Anthony[22].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[23].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's sibling is recorded as Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wimborne St Giles[2], Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury… he was born on September 17, 1761[3]. His father was Anthony Ashley Cooper, 4th Earl of Shaftesbury[9]. His mother was Mary Bouverie[10].

Education

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's education included a stint at Winchester College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury worked as a politician[6].

Recognition

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

Personal Life

Among Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's spouses was Barbara Webb[11]. A child of him was Lady Barbara Ashley-Cooper[12].

Death and Burial

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury died on May 14, 1811[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Church of St Giles, Wimborne St Giles[8].

Why It Matters

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury born?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury was born in Wimborne St Giles[2].

Where did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury die?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury passed away in London[4].

Who were Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's parents?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's father was Anthony Ashley Cooper, 4th Earl of Shaftesbury[9]. Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's mother was Mary Bouverie[10].

Who was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury married to?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury's spouses include Barbara Webb[11].

What did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury do for work?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury worked as politician[6].

Where did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury go to school?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury was educated at Winchester College[15].

What awards did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

Related Entities

Kingdom of Great Britain London United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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