Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury (1621–1683) was a politician, judge and writer.

Also recorded as Anthony Ashley Cooper; Anthony Cooper; 1st Earl of Shaftesbury; Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury; Achitophel.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Anthony Ashley Cooper.

Born at Dorset in 1621, died at Amsterdam in 1683.

In detail

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury studied at Exeter College. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England and President of the Board of Trade. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Short Parliament.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Sources

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“Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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