About Joseph Acton
Lived 1803 – 1862 (aged 58–59). Joseph Acton was a British politician.
Joseph Acton (1803 – 8 December 1862) was a British Whig politician.
Acton was first elected Whig MP for Wigan at a by-election in 1854–caused by the death of Ralph Anthony Thicknesse–and held the seat until 1857 when he did not seek re-election.
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Who was Joseph Acton?
British politician (1803-1862)
When was Joseph Acton born?
Joseph Acton was born in 1803.
When did Joseph Acton die?
Joseph Acton died on 8 December 1862.
What was Joseph Acton's occupation?
Joseph Acton was a politician.
What nationality was Joseph Acton?
Joseph Acton was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Acton. https://biography.guide/joseph-acton/
MLA: "Joseph Acton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-acton/.
Chicago: "Joseph Acton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-acton/.
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