Laura Ashley

Welsh designer of textiles, clothing, and home furnishings (1925-1985)
Person human Q449114
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Laura Ashley

Summary

Laura Ashley is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Dowlais[2]. She was born on September 7, 1925[3]. She died in Coventry[4]. She died on September 17, 1985[5]. She worked as a businessperson[6], fashion designer[7], textile designer[8], and textile artist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,799 views/month, #6,962 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Laura Ashley's place of birth was Dowlais[2].
  • Laura Ashley passed away in Coventry[4].
  • Laura Ashley was born on September 7, 1925[3].
  • Laura Ashley died on September 17, 1985[5].
  • Laura Ashley died on January 1, 1985[11].
  • Burial took place at Carno[12].
  • Among Laura Ashley's spouses was Bernard Ashley[13].
  • A child of Laura Ashley was Emma M. Ashley[14].
  • A child of Laura Ashley was David Nicholas Ashley[15].
  • Laura Ashley held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Laura Ashley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Laura Ashley's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Laura Ashley worked as a fashion designer[7].
  • Laura Ashley's professions included textile designer[8].
  • Laura Ashley worked as a textile artist[9].
  • Laura Ashley received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Laura Ashley is recorded as female[19].
  • Laura Ashley's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Laura Ashley's Commons category is recorded as Laura Ashley[21].
  • The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[22].
  • Laura Ashley's family name is recorded as Ashley[23].
  • Laura Ashley's family name is recorded as Mountney[24].
  • Laura Ashley's given name is recorded as Laura[25].
  • Laura Ashley's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[26].
  • Laura Ashley's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dowlais[2], Laura Ashley… she was born on September 7, 1925[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], fashion designer[7], textile designer[8], and textile artist[9].

Recognition

Laura Ashley received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].

Personal Life

Among Laura Ashley's spouses was Bernard Ashley[13]. Children include Emma M. Ashley[14] and David Nicholas Ashley[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 17, 1985[5] and January 1, 1985[11]. Laura Ashley passed away in Coventry[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[22]. She is buried at Carno[12].

Why It Matters

Laura Ashley ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,799 views/month, #6,962 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Laura Ashley born?

Born in Dowlais[2], Laura Ashley…

Where did Laura Ashley die?

Laura Ashley passed away in Coventry[4].

Who was Laura Ashley married to?

Laura Ashley's spouses include Bernard Ashley[13].

What did Laura Ashley do for work?

Laura Ashley worked as businessperson[6], fashion designer[7], textile designer[8], and textile artist[9].

What awards did Laura Ashley receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Commander of the Order of the British Empire
    Described by source A historical dictionary of British women
    Sex or gender female
    Occupation businessperson, fashion designer, textile designer +1
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