Richard Ashburner

Australian barrister
Person human Q75473270
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Richard Ashburner

Summary

Richard Ashburner is a human[1]. He was born on October 23, 1905[2]. He died on September 10, 1963[3]. He worked as a barrister[4].

Key Facts

  • Richard Ashburner was born on October 23, 1905[2].
  • Richard Ashburner died on September 10, 1963[3].
  • Richard Ashburner was married to Joan Adelaide Nobbs[5].
  • A child of Richard Ashburner was Janet Ashburner[6].
  • A child of Richard Ashburner was Alan Ashburner[7].
  • Richard Ashburner held citizenship in Australia[8].
  • Richard Ashburner worked as a barrister[4].
  • Richard Ashburner held the position of King's Counsel[9].
  • Richard Ashburner held the position of vice president[10].
  • Richard Ashburner was educated at Balliol College[11].
  • Richard Ashburner's education included a stint at The Scots College[12].
  • Richard Ashburner was educated at University of Sydney[13].
  • Richard Ashburner received the Rhodes Scholarship[14].
  • Richard Ashburner is recorded as male[15].
  • Richard Ashburner's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Richard Ashburner's family name is recorded as Q37512015[17].
  • Richard Ashburner's given name is recorded as Richard[18].

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Origins and Family

Richard Ashburner was born on October 23, 1905[2].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[11], a college of the University of Oxford[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1263[21], headquartered in Oxford[22]; The Scots College[12], a school[23], in Australia[24], founded in 1893[25]; and University of Sydney[13], a public research university[26], in Australia[27], founded in 1850[28], headquartered in Sydney[29].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Ashburner worked as a barrister[4]. Positions held include King's Counsel[9], a professional certification[30] and vice president[10], a position[31].

Recognition

Richard Ashburner received the Rhodes Scholarship[14].

Personal Life

Richard Ashburner was married to Joan Adelaide Nobbs[5]. Children include Janet Ashburner[6], 1940–2008[32] and Alan Ashburner[7].

Death and Burial

Richard Ashburner died on September 10, 1963[3].

FAQs

Who was Richard Ashburner married to?

Richard Ashburner's spouses include Joan Adelaide Nobbs[5].

What did Richard Ashburner do for work?

Richard Ashburner worked as barrister[4].

Where did Richard Ashburner go to school?

Richard Ashburner was educated at Balliol College[11], The Scots College[12], and University of Sydney[13].

What awards did Richard Ashburner receive?

Honors received include Rhodes Scholarship[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . www5.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved . www5.austlii.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . www5.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved . www5.austlii.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . www5.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved . www5.austlii.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . www5.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved . www5.austlii.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 17d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Janet Ashburner, Alan Ashburner
    Geni.com profile id 6000000041955733112
    Occupation barrister
    Wikitree person id Ashburner-62
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