Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury

British Army general (1869-1961)
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Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury

Summary

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury is a human[1]. His place of birth was England[2]. He was born on August 31, 1869[3]. He died in England[4]. He died on March 25, 1961[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury was born in England[2].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury passed away in England[4].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury was born on August 31, 1869[3].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury died on March 25, 1961[5].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's father was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury[8].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's mother was Lady Harriet Chichester[9].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury was married to Constance Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury[10].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury was Mary Sibell Ashley-Cooper[11].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury was Lettice Mildred Ashley-Cooper[12].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Lord Ashley[13].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury was Lady Dorothea Ashley-Cooper[14].
  • A child of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury was John Ashley-Cooper[15].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's professions included politician[6].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of Lord Chamberlain[19].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Dorset[20].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of Deputy Lieutenant[21].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Antrim[22].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury held the position of Lord Mayor of Belfast[23].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury received the Knight of St. Patrick[26].
  • Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in England[2], Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury… he was born on August 31, 1869[3]. His father was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury[8]. His mother was Lady Harriet Chichester[9].

Career and Affiliations

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lord Chamberlain[19], a position[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Dorset[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Deputy Lieutenant[21], a title of authority[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Lord Lieutenant of Antrim[22], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Lord Mayor of Belfast[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1892[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Knight of St. Patrick[26], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27]; and Legum Doctor[46].

Personal Life

Among Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's spouses was Constance Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury[10]. Children include Mary Sibell Ashley-Cooper[11], an aristocrat[47], 1902–1936[48], of United Kingdom[49]; Lettice Mildred Ashley-Cooper[12], a writer[50], 1911–1990[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Officer of the Order of Saint John[53]; Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Lord Ashley[13], a military personnel[54], 1900–1947[55], of United Kingdom[56], awarded the Officer of the Order of Saint John[57]; Lady Dorothea Ashley-Cooper[14], an aristocrat[58], 1907–1987[59], of United Kingdom[60], awarded the Officer of the Order of Saint John[61]; and John Ashley-Cooper[15], an aristocrat[62], 1915–1986[63], of United Kingdom[64], awarded the Officer of the Order of Saint John[65].

Death and Burial

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury died on March 25, 1961[5]. He passed away in England[4].

Why It Matters

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury born?

Born in England[2], Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury…

Where did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury die?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury passed away in England[4].

Who were Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's parents?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's father was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury[8]. Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's mother was Lady Harriet Chichester[9].

Who was Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury married to?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury's spouses include Constance Ashley-Cooper, Countess of Shaftesbury[10].

What did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury do for work?

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury worked as politician[6].

What awards did Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Knight of St. Patrick[26], and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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    Participated in conflict World War I
    Military branch British Army
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