Charles Andrew Cotton

New Zealand geologist and geomorphologist (1885–1970)
Person human Q5075134
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Charles Andrew Cotton

Summary

Charles Andrew Cotton is a human[1]. He was born in Dunedin[2]. He was born on January 1, 1885[3]. He passed away in Lower Hutt[4]. He died on January 1, 1970[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and geomorphologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Andrew Cotton was born in Dunedin[2].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton died in Lower Hutt[4].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton was born on January 1, 1885[3].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton was born on February 24, 1885[9].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton died on January 1, 1970[5].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton died on June 29, 1970[10].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton worked as a geologist[6].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton's professions included geomorphologist[7].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton's field of work was geology[12].
  • Among Charles Andrew Cotton's employers was Victoria University of Wellington[13].
  • Among Charles Andrew Cotton's employers was Australian National University[14].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton was educated at University of Otago[15].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton's education included a stint at Christchurch Boys' High School[16].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton received the Victoria Medal[18].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[19].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton received the Fellow of the Geological Society of London[20].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton received the honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[21].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton was influenced by William Morris Davis[22].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[25].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton's given name is recorded as Charles[26].
  • Charles Andrew Cotton's given name is recorded as Andrew[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dunedin[2], Charles Andrew Cotton… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1885[3] and February 24, 1885[9].

Education

Educated at University of Otago[15], a public university[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1869[30], headquartered in Dunedin[31] and Christchurch Boys' High School[16], a secondary school[32], in New Zealand[33], founded in 1881[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and geomorphologist[7]. Charles Andrew Cotton's field of work was geology[12]. Employers include Victoria University of Wellington[13], a public university[35], in New Zealand[36], founded in 1897[37], headquartered in Wellington[38] and Australian National University[14], a public university[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1946[41], headquartered in Canberra[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Victoria Medal[18], a science award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1902[47]; Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[19]; Fellow of the Geological Society of London[20], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; and honorary doctor of the University of New Zealand[21], an award[50], in New Zealand[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1970[5] and June 29, 1970[10]. Charles Andrew Cotton passed away in Lower Hutt[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Andrew Cotton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Charles Andrew Cotton born?

Charles Andrew Cotton's place of birth was Dunedin[2].

Where did Charles Andrew Cotton die?

Charles Andrew Cotton died in Lower Hutt[4].

What did Charles Andrew Cotton do for work?

Charles Andrew Cotton worked as geologist[6] and geomorphologist[7].

Where did Charles Andrew Cotton go to school?

Charles Andrew Cotton was educated at University of Otago[15] and Christchurch Boys' High School[16].

What awards did Charles Andrew Cotton receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Victoria Medal[18], Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[19], and Fellow of the Geological Society of London[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . rock.geosociety.org. rock.geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . library.vuw.ac.nz. library.vuw.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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