Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

Summary

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on February 26, 1671^[3]. He passed away in Naples^[4]. He died on February 4, 1713^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], writer^[7], and politician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in London^[2], Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury…
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury died in Naples^[4].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was born on February 26, 1671^[3].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury died on February 4, 1713^[5].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury is buried at Church of St Giles, Wimborne St Giles^[10].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's father was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 2nd Earl of Shaftesbury^[11].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's mother was Dorothy Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury^[12].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was married to Jane Ewer^[13].
• A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was Anthony Ashley Cooper, 4th Earl of Shaftesbury^[14].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[15].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[16].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's professions included writer^[7].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury worked as a politician^[8].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's field of work was philosophy^[17].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[18].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of Member of the 1695-98 Parliament^[19].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was educated at Winchester College^[20].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was influenced by Cambridge Platonists^[21].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was influenced by Damaris Cudworth Masham^[22].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was influenced by John Locke^[23].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury is recorded as male^[24].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's noble title is recorded as Earl of Shaftesbury^[26].
• Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's Commons category is recorded as Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury^[27].

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Origins and Family

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was born in London^[2]. He was born on February 26, 1671^[3]. His father was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 2nd Earl of Shaftesbury^[11]. His mother was Dorothy Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury^[12].

Education

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was educated at Winchester College^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], writer^[7], and politician^[8]. Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's field of work was philosophy^[17]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[18] and Member of the 1695-98 Parliament^[19].

Personal Life

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was married to Jane Ewer^[13]. A child of him was Anthony Ashley Cooper, 4th Earl of Shaftesbury^[14].

Death and Burial

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury died on February 4, 1713^[5]. He died in Naples^[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Giles, Wimborne St Giles^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury include 11944 Shaftesbury^[28], an asteroid^[29].

Why It Matters

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Jefferson^[32], a teacher^[33], 1743–1826^[34], of United States^[35], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[36], specialised in plantation^[37].

Entities named for him include 11944 Shaftesbury^[28], an asteroid^[29].

FAQs

Where was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury born?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's place of birth was London^[2].

Where did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury die?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury passed away in Naples^[4].

Who were Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's parents?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's father was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 2nd Earl of Shaftesbury^[11]. Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's mother was Dorothy Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury^[12].

Who was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury married to?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's spouses include Jane Ewer^[13].

What did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury do for work?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury worked as philosopher^[6], writer^[7], and politician^[8].

Where did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury go to school?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was educated at Winchester College^[20].

Who did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury influence?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury has been cited as an influence by Thomas Jefferson^[32].