Charles Januarius Acton

Charles Januarius Edward Acton (6 March 1803 – 23 June 1847) was an English cardinal.


Charles Acton
Prefect of the Congregation for
Indulgences and Relics
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Appointed22 December 1846
Term ended23 June 1847
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of S. Marco
(1846–47)
Orders
Ordination1827
Created cardinal18 February 1839 (in pectore)
by Gregory XVI
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born
Charles Januarius Edward Acton

(1803-03-06)6 March 1803
Died23 June 1847(1847-06-23) (aged 44)
Naples, Two Sicilies
BuriedVaults of Naples Cathedral
ParentsSir John Acton, Bt. and Mary Anne Acton (née Acton)
Previous post(s)Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria della Pace (1842–46)
Coat of arms
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