Acton Smee Ayrton
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 137 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 5,1816 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Kew |
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| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | November 30,1886 |
| Died | Bournemouth |
| United Kingdom | |
| Party | Liberal Party |
| Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
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| ID | 957030 |
Acton Smee Ayrton Life story
Acton Smee Ayrton 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.