Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton

British Peer, diplomat (1870-1924)
Person human Q336154
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Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton

Summary

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton is a human[1]. He was born in Bavaria[2]. He was born on +1870-08-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1924-06-16T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and justice of the peace[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's place of birth was Bavaria[2].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was born on +1870-08-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton died on +1924-06-16T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's father was John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton[9].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's mother was Maria Anna Ludmilla Euphrosina von und zu Arco auf Valley[10].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was married to Dorothy Lyon[11].
  • A child of Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton[12].
  • A child of Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was Marie Immaculeé Antoinette Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[13].
  • A child of Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[14].
  • A child of Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was Richard William Heribert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[15].
  • A child of Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was Helen Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[16].
  • A child of Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was Gabrielle Marie Leopoldine Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[17].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton worked as a politician[5].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton worked as a justice of the peace[7].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Finland[19].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Hesse-Darmstadt[20].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Baden[21].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was employed by Foreign Office[23].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's education included a stint at Magdalen College[24].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton received the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's image is recorded as Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton 1922b.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was born in Bavaria[2]. He was born on +1870-08-07T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton[9]. His mother was Maria Anna Ludmilla Euphrosina von und zu Arco auf Valley[10].

Education

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was educated at Magdalen College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], diplomat[6], and justice of the peace[7]. Among Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's employers was Foreign Office[23]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Finland[19], a position[28], in Finland[29]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Hesse-Darmstadt[20]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Baden[21]; and member of the House of Lords[22], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1801[32].

Recognition

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton received the Royal Victorian Order[25].

Personal Life

Among Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's spouses was Dorothy Lyon[11]. Children include John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton[12], a politician[33], 1907–1989[34], of United Kingdom[35], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[36]; Marie Immaculeé Antoinette Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[13], 1905–1994[37]; Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[14], b. 1906[38]; Richard William Heribert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[15], 1909–1946[39]; Helen Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[16], 1910–2001[40]; and Gabrielle Marie Leopoldine Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[17], 1912–1930[41]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[42].

Death and Burial

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton died on +1924-06-16T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton born?

Born in Bavaria[2], Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton…

Who were Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's parents?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's father was John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton[9]. Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's mother was Maria Anna Ludmilla Euphrosina von und zu Arco auf Valley[10].

Who was Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton married to?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton's spouses include Dorothy Lyon[11].

What did Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton do for work?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton worked as politician[5], diplomat[6], and justice of the peace[7].

Where did Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton go to school?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton was educated at Magdalen College[24].

What awards did Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton receive?

Honors received include Royal Victorian Order[25].

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  3. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  7. [19] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  9. [21] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  19. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Magdalen College
    Mother Maria Anna Ludmilla Euphrosina von und zu Arco auf Valley
    Prabook id 743089
    Family name Lyon
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