Margery Corbett Ashby

British activist (1882-1981)
Person human Q528986
Margery Corbett Ashby
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Margery Corbett Ashby

Summary

Margery Corbett Ashby is a human[1]. She was born in Danehill[2]. She was born on April 19, 1882[3]. She passed away in Danehill[4]. She died on May 15, 1981[5]. She worked as a politician[6] and suffragist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Danehill[2], Margery Corbett Ashby…
  • Margery Corbett Ashby died in Danehill[4].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby was born on April 19, 1882[3].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby died on May 15, 1981[5].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's father was Charles Corbett[9].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's mother was Marie Corbett[10].
  • A child of Margery Corbett Ashby was Michael Ashby[11].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's professions included politician[6].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby worked as a suffragist[7].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby was employed by National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies[13].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby was educated at Newnham College[14].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby was a member of International Woman Suffrage Alliance[16].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby was a member of Women's Liberal Federation[17].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby is recorded as female[18].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's Commons category is recorded as Margery Corbett Ashby[21].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's archives at is recorded as LSE Library Archives and Special Collections[22].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's family name is recorded as Corbett[23].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's family name is recorded as Ashby[24].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's given name is recorded as Margery[25].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[26].
  • Margery Corbett Ashby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Margery Corbett Ashby was born in Danehill[2]. She was born on April 19, 1882[3]. Her father was Charles Corbett[9]. Her mother was Marie Corbett[10].

Education

Margery Corbett Ashby's education included a stint at Newnham College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and suffragist[7]. Among Margery Corbett Ashby's employers was National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies[13].

Recognition

Margery Corbett Ashby received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

Personal Life

A child of Margery Corbett Ashby was Michael Ashby[11]. She was affiliated with the Liberal Party[20].

Death and Burial

Margery Corbett Ashby died on May 15, 1981[5]. She died in Danehill[4].

Why It Matters

Margery Corbett Ashby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Margery Corbett Ashby born?

Margery Corbett Ashby's place of birth was 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 politician[6] and suffragist[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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Munk's Roll. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Oral evidence on the suffragette and suffragist movements: the Brian Harrison interviews. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Oral evidence on the suffragette and suffragist movements: the Brian Harrison interviews. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Oral evidence on the suffragette and suffragist movements: the Brian Harrison interviews. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Oral evidence on the suffragette and suffragist movements: the Brian Harrison interviews. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . archives.lse.ac.uk. archives.lse.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, suffragist
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  2. 4w ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party Liberal Party
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    Member of International Woman Suffrage Alliance, Women's Liberal Federation
    Significant person Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Carrie Chapman Catt
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