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Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury
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Also Known As Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury, Baron Cooper of Pawlett, Baron Ashley of Wimborne St. Giles
Born February 26, 1671 • London • England • (Birthday in 4 days)
Died February 15, 1713 (aged 41) • Naples • Italy
Title / Office parliament (1695-1702), England
Notable Works “Characteristics of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times”

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