NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Acland, Thomas Dyke, Sir, 1787-1871 NRA: Acland, Sir Thomas Dyke (1787-1871) 10th Baronet Politician and Philanthropist DNB: Acland, Sir Thomas Dyke, tenth baronet (1787-1871), politician and philanthropist LBT ID: ThAclan1871 VIAF ID: 18755911 LOC ID: n87934982 | B/BAP: 1787-03-29 DIED: 1871-07-22 |
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Tory politician and philanthropist, educated at Harrow and Christ Church, Oxford; he was
MP for Devon (1812-18, 1820-31) and North Devon (1837-57). He was a founder of Grillion's
Club and active in religious causes. | |