Margery Corbett Ashby
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Summary
Margery Corbett Ashby was born on April 19, 1882[1], in Danehill[2]. She died on May 15, 1981[3], in Danehill[4]. She worked as a politician[5], suffragist[6], and feminist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Charles Corbett[9]
- Mother: Marie Corbett[10]
- Child: Michael Ashby[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Employer: National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies[13]
- Educated at: Newnham College[14]
- Award received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15]
- Member of: International Woman Suffrage Alliance[16], Women's Liberal Federation[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party[19]
- Commons category: Margery Corbett Ashby[20]
- Archives at: LSE Library Archives and Special Collections[21]
- Family name: Corbett[22], Ashby[23]
- Given name: Margery[24]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Significant person: Millicent Garrett Fawcett[27], Carrie Chapman Catt[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: The_Women’s_Library_LSESuffrageInterviewsProject[29]
- Oral history at: British Library of Political and Economic Science[30]
- P14536: 435158[31]
Why It Matters
Margery Corbett Ashby has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Margery Corbett Ashby born?
Margery Corbett Ashby was born in Danehill[2].
Where did Margery Corbett Ashby die?
Margery Corbett Ashby died in Danehill[4].
Who were Margery Corbett Ashby's parents?
Margery Corbett Ashby's father was Charles Corbett[9]. Margery Corbett Ashby's mother was Marie Corbett[10].
What did Margery Corbett Ashby do for work?
Margery Corbett Ashby worked as a politician[5], suffragist[6], and feminist[7].
Where did Margery Corbett Ashby go to school?
Margery Corbett Ashby was educated at Newnham College[14].
What awards did Margery Corbett Ashby receive?
Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].