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Sir John Francis Edward Acton (6th Baronet)

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor, Soldier 
Date of Birth1736 - Besançon, Franche Comté, France ODNB
First Known Service1736ODNB
FatherDr Edward Acton (1709–1775)ODNB
MotherAnna Catherine Loys (d. 1767)ODNB
WifeMary Ann Acton (1786–1873)ODNB
SonFerdinand Richard Edward Acton, 7th baronetODNB
SonCharles Januarius Edward ActonODNB
BrotherJoseph (1737–1808)ODNB
BrotherRichardODNB
Last Known Service12.8.1811ODNB
Date of Death12.8.1811 - Palermo ODNB

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
17518.1778In the service of Grand Duchy of TuscanyODNB
177812.8.1811In the service of Kingdom of NaplesODNB
20.11.1791 Succeeded as 6th BaronetODNB
2.2.1800 Married Mary Anne (1 daughter, 2 sons)ODNB
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