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 renowned British historian and politician. Born on January 10, 1834, in Naples, Italy, Acton was a passionate advocate for civil liberties and individual freedom. He was particularly interested in the history of religious and political power and expressed his views through his writings and speeches. Acton held several important positions in the British government and became the first Catholic member of the British Parliament in 1859. Although he passed away at a relatively young age of 66, on June 19, 1902, Acton's ideas and contributions continue to inspire scholars and intellectuals around the world.