Arthur Cotton

General and engineer (1803-1899)
Person human Q4798342
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Arthur Cotton

Summary

Arthur Cotton is a human[1]. Born in Combermere Abbey (estate)[2], he… he was born on May 15, 1803[3]. He passed away in Dorking[4]. He died on July 25, 1899[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], military officer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (694 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Cotton's place of birth was Combermere Abbey (estate)[2].
  • Arthur Cotton passed away in Dorking[4].
  • Arthur Cotton was born on May 15, 1803[3].
  • Arthur Cotton died on July 25, 1899[5].
  • Arthur Cotton's father was Henry Calveley Cotton[10].
  • Arthur Cotton's mother was Matilda Lockwood[11].
  • Arthur Cotton was married to Elizabeth Learmonth[12].
  • A child of Arthur Cotton was Alfred Fox Cotton[13].
  • A child of Arthur Cotton was Elizabeth Cotton, Lady Hope[14].
  • Arthur Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Arthur Cotton's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • Arthur Cotton worked as a military officer[7].
  • Arthur Cotton worked as a writer[8].
  • Arthur Cotton was educated at Addiscombe Military Seminary[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Arthur Cotton is The Madras Famine[17].
  • Arthur Cotton is recorded as male[18].
  • Arthur Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Arthur Cotton's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Arthur Cotton's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Cotton[21].
  • Arthur Cotton's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Arthur Cotton was part of the conflict First Anglo-Burmese War[23].
  • Arthur Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[24].
  • Arthur Cotton's given name is recorded as Arthur[25].
  • Arthur Cotton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[26].
  • Arthur Cotton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Cotton was born in Combermere Abbey (estate)[2]. He was born on May 15, 1803[3]. His father was Henry Calveley Cotton[10]. His mother was Matilda Lockwood[11].

Education

Arthur Cotton was educated at Addiscombe Military Seminary[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], military officer[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Arthur Cotton is The Madras Famine[17].

Personal Life

Arthur Cotton was married to Elizabeth Learmonth[12]. Children include Alfred Fox Cotton[13], 1850–1889[28] and Elizabeth Cotton, Lady Hope[14], a missionary[29], 1842–1922[30], of United Kingdom[31].

Death and Burial

Arthur Cotton died on July 25, 1899[5]. He died in Dorking[4].

Why It Matters

Arthur Cotton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (694 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Cotton born?

Arthur Cotton's place of birth was Combermere Abbey (estate)[2].

Where did Arthur Cotton die?

Arthur Cotton passed away in Dorking[4].

Who were Arthur Cotton's parents?

Arthur Cotton's father was Henry Calveley Cotton[10]. Arthur Cotton's mother was Matilda Lockwood[11].

Who was Arthur Cotton married to?

Arthur Cotton's spouses include Elizabeth Learmonth[12].

What did Arthur Cotton do for work?

Arthur Cotton worked as civil engineer[6], military officer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Arthur Cotton go to school?

Arthur Cotton was educated at Addiscombe Military Seminary[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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