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Former transgender model and actress, notable for her campaigning for the rights of transgender people and the Gender Recognition Act.  Born as George Jamieson, had gender reassignment surgery in 1960.  Began a career as successful fashion model with Vogue.   
 
Former transgender model and actress, notable for her campaigning for the rights of transgender people and the Gender Recognition Act.  Born as George Jamieson, had gender reassignment surgery in 1960.  Began a career as successful fashion model with Vogue.   
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==See Also==
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* [[Transgender Fashion Models]]
  
 
==Further Research/Reading==
 
==Further Research/Reading==

Revision as of 16:57, 5 July 2015

April Ashley

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1935 -

Occupation

Fashion

Notable Achievements

MBE

Description

Former transgender model and actress, notable for her campaigning for the rights of transgender people and the Gender Recognition Act. Born as George Jamieson, had gender reassignment surgery in 1960. Began a career as successful fashion model with Vogue.

See Also

Further Research/Reading


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