Difference between revisions of "April Ashley"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Former | + | 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. |
==Further Research/Reading== | ==Further Research/Reading== | ||
* http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2013/sep/26/april-ashley-transgender-liverpool-exhibition | * http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2013/sep/26/april-ashley-transgender-liverpool-exhibition | ||
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Revision as of 16:33, 4 January 2014
Contents
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.
