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Also Known As John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, 1st Baron Acton of Aldenham, 8th Baronet
Born January 10, 1834 • Naples • Italy
Died June 19, 1902 (aged 68) • Tegernsee • Germany
Subjects Of Study liberty • political philosophy

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