Acton Smee Ayrton, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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British barrister and Liberal Party politician
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About Acton Smee Ayrton
- Acton Smee Ayrton (5 August 1816 – 30 November 1886) 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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Author: "Ape"
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Carlo Pellegrini
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| Alternative names | Singe, Ape | ||
| Description | Italian artist and caricaturist | ||
| Date of birth/death | 25 March 1839 | 22 January 1889 | |
| Location of birth/death | Capua | London | |
| Work location | London | ||
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Vanity Fair, 23 October 1869
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