Acton Smee Ayrton
British politician
Born on: August 5, 1816Died on: November 30, 1886
Aged: 70 years 117 days (843 months)
Nationality: British
Birth Sign: Leo
Acton Smee Ayrton was a British barrister and Liberal Party politician. Considered a radical and champion of the working classes, he served as First Commissioner of Works under William Ewart Gladstone between 1869 and 1873.
He is best remembered for the "Ayrton controversy" over scientific facilities at Kew Gardens.
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