Joseph Acton | |
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| Member of Parliament forWigan | |
| In office 3 October 1854 – 28 March 1857 Serving with James Alexander Lindsay | |
| Preceded by | James Alexander Lindsay Ralph Anthony Thicknesse |
| Succeeded by | Francis Powell Henry Woods |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1803 |
| Died | (aged 59) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
Joseph Acton (1803 – 8 December 1862)[1] was aBritishWhig politician.[2]
Acton was first elected Whig MP forWigan at aby-election in 1854–caused by the death ofRalph Anthony Thicknesse–and held the seat until 1857 when he did not seek re-election.[3]
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament forWigan 1854–1857 With:James Alexander Lindsay | Succeeded by |
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