Famous Conservationist: Anthony Ashley-Cooper

Nov 27, 2012, 13:41 IST

Anthony Ashley-Cooper was a prominent English politician during the Interregnum and during the reign of King Charles II. A founder of the Whig party, he is also remembered as the patron of John Locke.

Name of the conservationist: Anthony Ashley-Cooper

Lived: 22 May 1938 –5 November 2004

Other Titles: Baron Ashley of Wimborne St Giles, Baron Cooper of Pawlett

Known for: Philanthropy; conservation

Predecessor: Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury

Tenure: 1961–2004                                 

Conservation and philanthropy:

  • Shaftesbury received honours and awards for his conservationist work.
  • Shaftesbury served as president of the Shaftesbury Society.

 

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