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Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton

British noble (1941-2010)
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Summary

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton was born on July 30, 1941[1], in London[2]. He died on October 10, 2010[3], in Cedar Rapids[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Key Facts

  • Father: John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton[7]
  • Mother: Daphne Strutt[8]
  • Spouse: Hilary Juliet Sarah Cookson[9], Judith Todd[10], Patricia Nassif[11]
  • Child: John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 5th Baron Acton[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[14]
  • Educated at: Trinity College[15], St. George's College, Harare[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Noble title: Baron Acton[18], baronet[19]
  • Member of political party: Labour Party[20]
  • Family name: Lyon[21]
  • Given name: Richard[22]
  • Work location: London[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • Name in native language: Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4. Baron Acton[25]
  • Sibling: Edward Acton[26], John Charles Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[27], Peter Hedley Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[28], Robert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[29], Pelline Margot Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[30], Catherine Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[31], Charlotte Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[32], Jill Mary Joan Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[33], Mary Anne Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[34], Jane Lyon-Dalberg-Acton[35]

FAQs

Where was Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton born?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton die?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton passed away in Cedar Rapids[4].

Who were Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton's parents?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton's father was John Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton[7]. Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton's mother was Daphne Strutt[8].

Who was Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton married to?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton's spouses include Hilary Juliet Sarah Cookson[9], Judith Todd[10], and Patricia Nassif[11].

What did Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton do for work?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton go to school?

Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton was educated at Trinity College[15] and St. George's College, Harare[16].

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