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Charles Acton | |
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| Prefect of the Congregation for Indulgences and Relics | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 22 December 1846 |
| Term ended | 23 June 1847 |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of S. Marco (1846–47) |
| Previous post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria della Pace (1842–46) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1827 |
| Created cardinal | 18 February 1839 (in pectore) by Gregory XVI |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Januarius Edward Acton 6 March 1803 |
| Died | 23 June 1847 (aged 44) Naples, Two Sicilies |
| Buried | Vaults of Naples Cathedral |
| Parents | Sir John Acton, Bt. and Mary Anne Acton (née Acton) |
| Alma mater | Westminster School |
| Coat of arms |  |
Charles Januarius Edward Cardinal Acton (6 March 1803 – 23 June 1847) was an English Roman Catholic prelate.[1][2]
- ^ Miranda, Salvador. "Charles Januarius Acton". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2010.
- ^ "Charles Januarius "Cardinal" Acton". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 8 October 2010.