Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury
1761–1811 (age 50)
Biography
Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury, born in 1761, devoted himself to public service, bringing careful judgment to the debates of his day while remaining mindful of the hardships faced by ordinary families.
The Church of St Giles in Wimborne St Giles honors him for his attentive leadership and for the many ways he fostered harmony and generosity in his corner of Dorset.