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My Take
Ashton's story moves me more than almost any in this archive. He died at twenty-six, yet in his short life he built a bridge between striking miners and the gay and lesbian community that few thought possible. The film Pride introduced many to his work, but what stays with me is the sheer conviction behind it: a belief that solidarity could cross any divide. As a communist and activist he attracted controversy, but he was honest to his principles. Lives like his remind me that history is shaped not only by the famous, but by the brave.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mark Ashton
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・アシュトン
- Reading
- まーく・あしゅとん
- Born
- May 19, 1960 – February 11, 1987
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Oldham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- LGBTQ rights activist / socialist / politician / activist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Ulster University at Coleraine
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark%20Ashton
Frequently asked questions
When was Mark Ashton born?
May 19, 1960 – February 11, 1987.
Where is Mark Ashton from?
Mark Ashton is from Oldham, United Kingdom.
What does Mark Ashton do?
Mark Ashton works as LGBTQ rights activist, socialist, politician, activist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.