Family and Education
b. 21 Dec. 1768, 2nd s. of Anthony, 4th Earl of Shaftesbury, by 2nd w. Hon. Mary Bouverie, da. of Jacob Bouverie, 1st Visct. Folkestone. educ. Winchester 1778-80; Christ Church, Oxf. 1785-7; L. Inn 1788. m. 10 Dec. 1796, Lady Anne Spencer, da. of George, 4th Duke of Marlborough, 6s. 4da. Took additional name of Cooper 1807; suc. bro. as 6th Earl of Shaftesbury 14 May 1811.
Offices Held
Clerk of deliveries, Ordnance Jan. 1804 – Feb. 1806, Mar. – July 1807; clerk of Ordnance July 1807–11; PC 22 July 1814; chairman of committees, House of Lords Nov. 1814 – Feb. 1851; dep. Speaker of House of Lords 1 Apr. 1829.
Lt. Dorset militia 1790, capt. 1794; capt. 1 Regt. fencible cav. 1794; maj. of brigade 1794.
High steward, Dorchester 1798.
ASHLEY, COOPER
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Commons 1790-1820
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ASHLEY (AFTERWARDS ASHLEY COOPER ), Hon. Cropley (1768-1851)
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