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John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton

British politician and historian (1834–1902)

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About John Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton

John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton, 13th Marquess of Groppoli,, better known as Lord Acton, was an English Catholic historian, Liberal politician, and writer. A strong advocate for individual liberty, Acton is best known for his observation on the dangers of concentrated authority. In an 1887 letter to an Anglican bishop, he famously wrote, 'Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely', underscoring his belief that unchecked power poses the greatest threat to human freedom. His works consistently emphasised the importance of limiting governmental and institutional power in favour of individual rights and personal liberty.

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Occupation: politician, historian, pedagogue, writer
Position held: Regius Professor of History, Cambridge University, member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: January 10, 1834, 1834
Died: June 19, 1902, 1902

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