Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st earl of Shaftesbury: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st earl of Shaftesbury, Baron Cooper of Pawlett, Baron Ashley of Wimborne St. Giles • Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, 2nd Baronet |
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| Born | July 22, 1621 • East Dorset • England |
| Died | January 21, 1683 (aged 61) • Amsterdam • Netherlands |
| Title / Office | lord chancellor (1672-1673), England • Barebones Parliament (1653), England • Short Parliament (1640), England |
| Political Affiliation | Whig Party |
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