Acton Smee Ayrton
Politician
1816 – 1886
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Who was Acton Smee Ayrton?
Acton Smee Ayrton was a British barrister and Liberal Party politician. Considered a radical and champion of the working classes, he served as First Commissioner of Works under William Ewart Gladstone between 1869 and 1873. He is best remembered for the "Ayrton controversy" over scientific facilities at Kew Gardens.
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- Born
- Aug 5, 1816
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Lived in
- London
- Died
- Nov 30, 1886
- Resting place
- Brompton Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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