Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton

Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton was a British politician, diplomat and financier. A member of the Baring family, he was the second son of Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet.

Occupation

politician, banker, diplomat, art collector

Position held

President of the Board of Trade, Master of the Mint, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Citizenship

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain

Born

October 27, 1774

Died

May 12, 1848