Edward Acton

Edward Acton may refer to:

  • Edward Acton (MP for Shropshire), see Shropshire (UK Parliament constituency)
  • Edward Acton (Royal Navy officer) (died 1707), captain in the Royal Navy
  • Sir Edward Acton, 1st Baronet (1600–1659)
  • Sir Edward Acton, 3rd Baronet (c. 1650–1716)
  • Edward Acton (academic) (born 1949), current Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia

Famous quotes containing the word edward:

    “Mr. Edward Carson, QC: Do you drink champagne yourself?
    Mr. Oscar Wilde: Yes; iced champagne is a favourite drink of mine—strongly against my doctor’s orders.
    Mr. Edward Carson, QC: Never mind your doctor’s orders, sir!
    Mr. Oscar Wilde: I never do.”
    —Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)