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Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet

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Prime minister of Naples (1736-1811)

PoliticiansLived 1736 to 1811 · aged 75
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Admiral Sir John Francis Edward Acton, 6th Baronet was a British naval officer and politician who served in the Tuscan and Neapolitan navies. He also served as Prime Minister of Naples and Sicily under Ferdinand IV.

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Portrait of Acton attributed to Giovanni Griffoni[6]Portrait of Acton attributed to Giovanni Griffoni[6]1823 portrait of Mary Acton1823 portrait of Mary ActonFunerary monument to Acton at the Santa Ninfa dei CrociferiFunerary monument to Acton at the Santa Ninfa dei Crociferi

Awards 4

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of St. Andrew
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky

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Admiral Sir John Francis Edward Acton, 6th Baronet was a British naval officer and politician who served in the Tuscan and Neapolitan navies. He also served as Prime Minister of Naples and Sicily under Ferdinand IV. Acton served Naples during the turbulent times when French Revolutionary Army under Napoleon was sweeping across Europe and threatening to extinguish the monarchy he served.

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Lived 1736 to 1811 · aged 75
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