Acton Smee Ayrton

British barrister and Liberal Party politician (1816–1886)
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Acton Smee Ayrton

Summary

Acton Smee Ayrton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kew[2]. He was born on August 5, 1816[3]. He died in Bournemouth[4]. He died on November 30, 1886[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Acton Smee Ayrton's place of birth was Kew[2].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton died in Bournemouth[4].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton was born on August 5, 1816[3].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton died on November 30, 1886[5].
  • Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[9].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's professions included politician[6].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's professions included barrister[7].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's field of work was law[11].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton held the position of First Commissioner of Works[12].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton held the position of Financial Secretary to the Treasury[13].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton held the position of Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton held the position of Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces[15].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton was a member of Gray's Inn[18].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton was a member of Middle Temple[19].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton is recorded as male[20].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton was affiliated with the Liberal Party[22].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's Commons category is recorded as Acton Smee Ayrton[23].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's family name is recorded as Ayrton[24].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's given name is recorded as Acton[25].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's significant event is recorded as call to the bar[26].
  • Acton Smee Ayrton's work location is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

Acton Smee Ayrton's place of birth was Kew[2]. He was born on August 5, 1816[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Acton Smee Ayrton's field of work was law[11]. Positions held include First Commissioner of Works[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Financial Secretary to the Treasury[13], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1711[32]; Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14], a privy council[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1708[35]; Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces[15], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1868[42].

Personal Life

Acton Smee Ayrton was affiliated with the Liberal Party[22].

Death and Burial

Acton Smee Ayrton died on November 30, 1886[5]. He died in Bournemouth[4]. He is buried at Brompton Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Acton Smee Ayrton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Acton Smee Ayrton born?

Acton Smee Ayrton was born in Kew[2].

Where did Acton Smee Ayrton die?

Acton Smee Ayrton died in Bournemouth[4].

What did Acton Smee Ayrton do for work?

Acton Smee Ayrton worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

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  11. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held First Commissioner of Works, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Privy Council of the United Kingdom +6
    Occupation politician, barrister
    Writing language English
    Citizenship
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