Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet

prime minister of Naples (1736-1811)
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Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet

Summary

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Besançon[2], he… he was born on June 13, 1736[3]. He passed away in Palermo[4]. He died on August 12, 1811[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and militant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Besançon[2], Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet…
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet died in Palermo[4].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet was born on June 13, 1736[3].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet was born on June 3, 1736[9].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet died on August 12, 1811[5].
  • Burial took place at Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi[10].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's father was Edward Acton[11].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's mother was Catherine de Gray[12].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet was married to Mary Anne Acton[13].
  • A child of Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet was Ferdinand Dalberg-Acton[14].
  • A child of Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet was Charles Januarius Acton[15].
  • A child of Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet was Elizabeth Acton[16].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet worked as a politician[6].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet worked as a militant[7].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet held the position of Secretary of State, Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily[18].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet held the position of finance minister[19].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet held the position of commander-in-chief[20].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet held the position of commander-in-chief[21].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet received the Order of St. Andrew[23].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[25].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet is recorded as male[26].
  • Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's place of birth was Besançon[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 13, 1736[3] and June 3, 1736[9]. His father was Edward Acton[11]. His mother was Catherine de Gray[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and militant[7]. Positions held include Secretary of State, Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily[18], a position[28], founded in 1734[29]; finance minister[19], a position[30]; and commander-in-chief[20], a military rank[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22], a grade of an order[32]; Order of St. Andrew[23], an order[33], in Russian Empire[34], founded in 1698[35]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[25], an order[38], in Russian Empire[39], founded in 1725[40].

Personal Life

Among Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's spouses was Mary Anne Acton[13]. Children include Ferdinand Dalberg-Acton[14], a politician[41], 1801–1837[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43]; Charles Januarius Acton[15], a Catholic priest[44], 1803–1847[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46]; and Elizabeth Acton[16], 1811–1850[47].

Death and Burial

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet died on August 12, 1811[5]. He passed away in Palermo[4]. He is buried at Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi[10].

Why It Matters

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet born?

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet was born in Besançon[2].

Where did Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet die?

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet died in Palermo[4].

Who were Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's parents?

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's father was Edward Acton[11]. Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's mother was Catherine de Gray[12].

Who was Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet married to?

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet's spouses include Mary Anne Acton[13].

What did Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet do for work?

Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet worked as politician[6] and militant[7].

What awards did Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22], Order of St. Andrew[23], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24], and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[25].

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  1. [2] . The Bourbons of Naples. wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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