Clifford Warren Ashley

American artist, author, sailor, and knot expert (1881-1947)
Person human Q166721
Clifford Warren Ashley
Portrait Sketch by Irving R. Wiles · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Clifford Warren Ashley

Summary

Clifford Warren Ashley is a human[1]. Born in New Bedford[2], he… he was born on December 18, 1881[3]. He died in Westport[4]. He died on September 18, 1947[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New Bedford[2], Clifford Warren Ashley…
  • Clifford Warren Ashley passed away in Westport[4].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley was born on December 18, 1881[3].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley died on September 18, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery[9].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's professions included painter[6].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's professions included writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Clifford Warren Ashley is The Ashley Book of Knots[11].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley is recorded as male[12].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's genre is marine art[14].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's Commons category is recorded as Clifford Warren Ashley[15].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's family name is recorded as Ashley[16].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's given name is recorded as Clifford[17].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's Commons Creator page is recorded as Clifford Warren Ashley[19].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Clifford Warren Ashley'}[20].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's has works in the collection is recorded as Brandywine Museum of Art[22].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's has works in the collection is recorded as J. Paul Getty Museum[23].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's has works in the collection is recorded as Brooklyn Museum[24].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[26].
  • Clifford Warren Ashley's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Clifford Warren Ashley's place of birth was New Bedford[2]. He was born on December 18, 1881[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Clifford Warren Ashley is The Ashley Book of Knots[11]. Things named for him include Ashley's stopper knot[28].

Death and Burial

Clifford Warren Ashley died on September 18, 1947[5]. He passed away in Westport[4]. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Clifford Warren Ashley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He is credited with the discovery of Ashley's stopper knot[31]. Works attributed to him include The Ashley Book of Knots[32], a version, edition or translation[33]. Entities named for him include Ashley's stopper knot[28].

FAQs

Where was Clifford Warren Ashley born?

Born in New Bedford[2], Clifford Warren Ashley…

Where did Clifford Warren Ashley die?

Clifford Warren Ashley passed away in Westport[4].

What did Clifford Warren Ashley do for work?

Clifford Warren Ashley worked as painter[6] and writer[7].

What did Clifford Warren Ashley discover?

Clifford Warren Ashley is credited as discoverer of Ashley's stopper knot[31].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Ashley, Clifford Warren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . library.si.edu. library.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation painter, writer
    Sex or gender male
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library, Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library
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