Lord (John Emerich Edward Dalber Quotes
A collection of quotes by Lord (John Emerich Edward Dalber.
Lord John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, better known as Lord Acton, was a prominent British historian and moralist of the 19th century. Born on January 10, 1834, in Naples, Italy, Acton was known for his deep understanding of political and religious history. He served as the Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge and was a founding editor of The English Historical Review. Acton is remembered for his famous quote, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." His insightful writings and intellectual contributions continue to influence scholars and historians to this day.