About Helen Ashton
Lived 1891 – 1958 (aged 66). Helen Ashton was a British novelist, writer and physician.
Helen Rosaline Ashton Jordan (18 October 1891 – 27 June 1958) was a British novelist, literary biographer, and physician.
Life Helen Rosaline Ashton was born in Kensington, London, the daughter of Emma Burnie and Arthur Jacob Ashton, KC, Recorder of Manchester. Her brother was Sir Leigh Ashton, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
She published her first novel in 1913, Pierrot in Town.
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Who was Helen Ashton?
British writer (1891-1958)
When was Helen Ashton born?
Helen Ashton was born on 18 October 1891 in London.
When did Helen Ashton die?
Helen Ashton died on 27 June 1958 in Lechlade.
What was Helen Ashton's occupation?
Helen Ashton was a novelist, writer and physician.
What nationality was Helen Ashton?
Helen Ashton was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helen Ashton. https://biography.guide/helen-ashton/
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