William James Ashley

British economic historian (1860–1927)
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William James Ashley
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Summary

William James Ashley was born on February 25, 1860[1], in Bermondsey[2]. He died on July 23, 1927[3], in Canterbury[4]. He worked as a professor[5], economist[6], and economic historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Annie Margaret Hill[9]
  • Child: Walter Ashley[10], Annie Ashley[11], Alice Mary Ashley[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
  • Field of work: economics[14]
  • Employer: Harvard University[15], University of Toronto[16], University of Birmingham[17]
  • Educated at: Balliol College[18], St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School[19]
  • Award received: Knight Bachelor[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: William Ashley (economic historian)[22]
  • Archives at: University of Toronto Archives & Records Management Services[23]
  • Family name: Ashley[24]
  • Given name: William[25]
  • Professorship: professor[26]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
  • Name in native language: William James Ashley[33]
  • Writing language: English[34]

Why It Matters

William James Ashley has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was William James Ashley born?

William James Ashley's place of birth was Bermondsey[2].

Where did William James Ashley die?

William James Ashley passed away in Canterbury[4].

Who was William James Ashley married to?

William James Ashley's spouses include Annie Margaret Hill[9].

What did William James Ashley do for work?

William James Ashley worked as a professor[5], economist[6], and economic historian[7].

Where did William James Ashley go to school?

William James Ashley was educated at Balliol College[18] and St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School[19].

What awards did William James Ashley receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[20].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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