Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper

English politician and cricketer (1807-1858)
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Summary

Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper was born on May 5, 1807[1]. He died on December 2, 1858[2]. He worked as a cricketer[3] and politician[4]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Father: Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury[6]
  • Mother: Lady Anne Spencer[7]
  • Spouse: Jane Frances Pattison[8]
  • Child: unknown daughter Ashley-Cooper[9], Emily Frances Ashley-Cooper[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
  • Position held: member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16]
  • Educated at: Eton College[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Sport: cricket[19]
  • Given name: Anthony[20]
  • Work location: London[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Sibling: Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury[23], Anthony William Ashley-Cooper[24], Anthony John Ashley-Cooper[25], Lady Harriet Ashley-Cooper[26], Lady Charlotte Ashley-Cooper[27], Anthony Francis Ashley-Cooper[28], Anthony Lionel Ashley-Cooper[29], Lady Caroline Mary Ashley-Cooper[30]
  • Candidacy in election: 1832 United Kingdom general election[31], 1835 United Kingdom general election[32], 1837 United Kingdom general election[33], 1841 United Kingdom general election[34]

FAQs

Who were Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper's parents?

Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper's father was Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury[6]. Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper's mother was Lady Anne Spencer[7].

Who was Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper married to?

Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper's spouses include Jane Frances Pattison[8].

What did Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper do for work?

Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper worked as a cricketer[3] and politician[4].

Where did Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper go to school?

Anthony Henry Ashley-Cooper was educated at Eton College[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Gamaliel · 2026-10-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony William Ashley-Cooper, Anthony John Ashley-Cooper +5
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  2. 13w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Sibling → Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony William Ashley-Cooper, Anthony John Ashley-Cooper +5
    Given name → Anthony
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