John Ashton

English historian (1834-1911)
Person human Q15961732
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Summary

John Ashton was born on September 22, 1834[1], in London[2]. He died on July 29, 1911[3], in Islington[4]. He worked as a historian[5].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1834[6]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1911[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Family name: Ashton[10]
  • Given name: John[11]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[12]
  • Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[13]
  • Writing language: English[14]

FAQs

Where was John Ashton born?

John Ashton was born in London[2].

Where did John Ashton die?

John Ashton died in Islington[4].

What did John Ashton do for work?

John Ashton worked as a historian[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [1] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Project Gutenberg. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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