
Born September 17, 1904 — Died August 18, 1988
From Guayaquil, Ecuador
Also known as Sir Frederick Ashton
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton OM, CH, CBE (17 September 1904 – 18 October 1988) was a leading international dancer and choreographer. He is most noted as the founder choreographer of The Royal Ballet in London, but also worked as a director and ch...