Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury

British politician (1801-1885)
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Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury
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Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury

Summary

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1801[3]. He died in Folkestone[4]. He died on October 1, 1885[5]. He worked as a politician[6], statistician[7], and aristocrat[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was born in London[2].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury passed away in Folkestone[4].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was born on April 28, 1801[3].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury died on October 1, 1885[5].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury is buried at Church of St Giles, Wimborne St Giles[10].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's father was Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury[11].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's mother was Lady Anne Spencer[12].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was married to Emily Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury[13].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury[14].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was Evelyn Ashley[15].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was Lady Victoria Elizabeth Ashley-Cooper[16].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was Anthony Lionel George Ashley-Cooper[17].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was Anthony Cecil Ashley-Cooper[18].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's professions included politician[6].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury worked as a statistician[7].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was educated at Christ Church[26].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was educated at Harrow School[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury… he was born on April 28, 1801[3]. His father was Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury[11]. His mother was Lady Anne Spencer[12].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[26] and Harrow School[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], statistician[7], and aristocrat[8]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1847[33]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1841[36]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1837[39]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1835[42]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1832[45].

Recognition

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury received the Order of the Garter[46].

Personal Life

Among Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's spouses was Emily Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury[13]. Children include Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury[14], a politician[47], 1831–1886[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49]; Evelyn Ashley[15], a politician[50], 1836–1907[51], of United Kingdom[52]; Lady Victoria Elizabeth Ashley-Cooper[16], 1838–1927[53]; Anthony Lionel George Ashley-Cooper[17]; and Anthony Cecil Ashley-Cooper[18]. He was affiliated with the Tories[54].

Death and Burial

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury died on October 1, 1885[5]. He passed away in Folkestone[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Giles, Wimborne St Giles[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury include Shaftesbury Avenue[55], a street[56], in United Kingdom[57].

Why It Matters

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Shaftesbury Avenue[55], a street[56], in United Kingdom[57].

FAQs

Where was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury born?

Born in London[2], Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury…

Where did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury die?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury died in Folkestone[4].

Who were Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's parents?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's father was Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury[11]. Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's mother was Lady Anne Spencer[12].

Who was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury married to?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury's spouses include Emily Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury[13].

What did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury do for work?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury worked as politician[6], statistician[7], and aristocrat[8].

Where did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury go to school?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury was educated at Christ Church[26] and Harrow School[27].

What awards did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[46].

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  6. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, statistician, aristocrat
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  7. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation politician, statistician, aristocrat
    Position held member of the House of Lords, member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom +9
    Father Cropley Ashley-Cooper, 6th Earl of Shaftesbury
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