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Catherine Ashton
Acting
Born March 20, 1956 · Lancashire, England, UK
Also known as Baroness Ashton of Upholland
Biography
Catherine Margaret Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, GCMG, PC 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.
Awards & recognition
- honorary doctorate · 2025
- Lady of the Garter · 2023
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George · 2015
- Grand Officer of the Order of the White Double Cross · 2014
