Ashley Clarke

British diplomat (1903-1994)
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Ashley Clarke

Summary

Ashley Clarke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stourbridge[2]. He was born on June 26, 1903[3]. He died on January 20, 1994[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ashley Clarke's place of birth was Stourbridge[2].
  • Ashley Clarke was born on June 26, 1903[3].
  • Ashley Clarke died on January 20, 1994[4].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of San Michele[8].
  • Ashley Clarke's father was Henry Hugh Rose Clarke[9].
  • Ashley Clarke's mother was Rachel Hill Duncan[10].
  • Ashley Clarke was married to Virginia Surtees[11].
  • Ashley Clarke was married to Frances Molyneux[12].
  • Ashley Clarke held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Ashley Clarke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Ashley Clarke worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Ashley Clarke worked as a politician[6].
  • Ashley Clarke held the position of Governor of the BBC[15].
  • Ashley Clarke held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[16].
  • Among Ashley Clarke's employers was Foreign Office[17].
  • Ashley Clarke's education included a stint at Pembroke College[18].
  • Ashley Clarke was educated at Repton School[19].
  • Ashley Clarke received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Ashley Clarke received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Ashley Clarke received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22].
  • Ashley Clarke received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[23].
  • Ashley Clarke was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[24].
  • Ashley Clarke is recorded as male[25].
  • Ashley Clarke's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Ashley Clarke's Commons category is recorded as Ashley Clarke[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stourbridge[2], Ashley Clarke… he was born on June 26, 1903[3]. His father was Henry Hugh Rose Clarke[9]. His mother was Rachel Hill Duncan[10].

Education

Educated at Pembroke College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1347[30] and Repton School[19], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1908[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and politician[6]. Among Ashley Clarke's employers was Foreign Office[17]. Positions held include Governor of the BBC[15] and ambassador of the United Kingdom to Italy[16], a position[34], in Italy[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[23], a grade of an order[40], in Italy[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Virginia Surtees[11], an art historian[42], 1917–2017[43], of United Kingdom[44] and Frances Molyneux[12].

Death and Burial

Ashley Clarke died on January 20, 1994[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of San Michele[8].

Why It Matters

Ashley Clarke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Ashley Clarke born?

Ashley Clarke's place of birth was Stourbridge[2].

Who were Ashley Clarke's parents?

Ashley Clarke's father was Henry Hugh Rose Clarke[9]. Ashley Clarke's mother was Rachel Hill Duncan[10].

Who was Ashley Clarke married to?

Ashley Clarke's spouses include Virginia Surtees[11] and Frances Molyneux[12].

What did Ashley Clarke do for work?

Ashley Clarke worked as diplomat[5] and politician[6].

Where did Ashley Clarke go to school?

Ashley Clarke was educated at Pembroke College[18] and Repton School[19].

What awards did Ashley Clarke receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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