About Leigh Ashton
Lived 1897 – 1983 (aged 85). Leigh Ashton was a British exhibition curator and art historian.
Sir Arthur Leigh Bolland Ashton (1897–1983) was a British art historian and director of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Early life Ashton was the son of the Arthur Jacob Ashton, KC, Recorder of Manchester. He was educated at Winchester College and Balliol College, Oxford.
Career In 1945, he was appointed director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, taking over from Eric Maclagan.
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Who was Leigh Ashton?
British curator
When was Leigh Ashton born?
Leigh Ashton was born on 20 October 1897 in London.
When did Leigh Ashton die?
Leigh Ashton died on 12 March 1983 in London.
What was Leigh Ashton's occupation?
Leigh Ashton was an exhibition curator and art historian.
What nationality was Leigh Ashton?
Leigh Ashton was British.
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· DBpedia: Leigh Ashton (museum director)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leigh Ashton. https://biography.guide/leigh-ashton-exhibition-curator/
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