Michael Ashcroft

Date of Birth: March 4, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Michael Anthony Ashcroft, Baron Ashcroft, KCMG, PC, is a prominent British businessman, philanthropist, and politician. Born on March 4, 1946, in Chichester, West Sussex, England, he rose to international prominence through his astute business acumen and strategic investments. Ashcroft was educated at Norwich School, Royal Grammar School, and Mid-Essex Technical College. He began his career in the business world at Pritchard Group Services, a cleaning and maintenance company, and eventually created his own business empire. In the 1980s, Ashcroft took over ADT, a security services company, which he later sold for a substantial profit. His investment portfolio expanded to include various industries such as telecommunications, security, and medical services. Ashcroft is also known for his political involvement and was the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party from 2005 to 2010. A significant portion of his wealth has been directed towards philanthropic efforts. He established the Ashcroft Veterans’ Trust and the Ashcroft Technology Academy, among other charitable initiatives. Ashcroft has also authored several books and is a noted collector of Victoria Cross medals.

5 Interesting Facts about Michael Ashcroft

1. Michael Ashcroft was knighted in 2000 and became a life peer in 2000, taking the title Baron Ashcroft, of Chichester in the County of West Sussex.

2. He has a substantial collection of Victoria Cross medals, which is the largest collection of its kind in the world.

3. Ashcroft has written several books, including “Dirty Politics, Dirty Times” and “Call Me Dave,” a biography of former British Prime Minister David Cameron.

4. He founded the Crimestoppers organization in the UK, which allows people to report crime anonymously.

5. Ashcroft has dual citizenship in the United Kingdom and Belize.