Mark Ashton
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Mark Christian Ashton ((1960-05-19)19 May 1960 – (1987-02-11)11 February 1987) was a British gay rights activist and co-founder of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) support group. He was a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain[1] and general secretary of the Young Communist League.[2]
British gay rights activist
Mark Ashton | |
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 Mark Ashton in 1986 | |
| Born | (1960-05-19)19 May 1960 Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 11 February 1987(1987-02-11) (aged 26) |
| Alma mater | Northern Ireland Hotel and Catering College |
| Occupation(s) | Gay rights activist, General Secretary of the Young Communist League |
| Political party | Communist Party of Great Britain |
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