Gobo Ashley (William Hare Ashley, 1862–1930), South African cricketer
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William Henry Ashley (1778–1838), American fur trader, entrepreneur, and politician
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Martin William Ashley MVO Dipl Arch RIBA (born 29 April 1952) is a British architect known for restoration of ecclesiastical buildings and royal properties and a specialist in period and listed buildings.