Catherine Ashton
British politician (born 1956)
1956 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British politician (born 1956)
Born
March 20, 1956
Age
~70 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, diplomat
United KingdomBorn in Up Holland
1956
Born in Up Holland (1956-03-20)
1999
Positionmember of the House of Lords
2006
PositionMember of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
2007
PositionLeader of the House of Lords (2007–2008)
2007
PositionLord President of the Council (2007–2008)
2008
PositionEuropean Commissioner for Trade (2008–2009)
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Catherine Margaret Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland is a British Labour politician who served as the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and First Vice President of the European Commission in the Barroso Commission from 2009 to 2014.
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Who is Catherine Ashton?+
Catherine Margaret Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland is a British Labour politician who served as the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and First Vice President of the European Commission in the Barroso Commission from 2009 to 2014.
What does the name Catherine mean?+
The name Catherine means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Catherine Ashton born?+
Catherine Ashton was born on March 20, 1956.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Catherine is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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Catherine — March 20, 1956
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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