Colin Cowdrey

Cricket player of England. (1932-2000)
Person human Q2982596
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Colin Cowdrey

Summary

Colin Cowdrey is a human[1]. He was born in Bengaluru[2]. He was born on +1932-12-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Littlehampton[4]. He died on +2000-12-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and banker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Colin Cowdrey's place of birth was Bengaluru[2].
  • Colin Cowdrey passed away in Littlehampton[4].
  • Colin Cowdrey was born on +1932-12-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Colin Cowdrey died on +2000-12-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Colin Cowdrey died on +2000-12-05T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Colin Cowdrey's father was Ernest Cowdrey[12].
  • Colin Cowdrey's mother was Kathleen Mary Taylor[13].
  • Among Colin Cowdrey's spouses was Anne Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles[14].
  • Colin Cowdrey was married to Penelope Chiesman[15].
  • A child of Colin Cowdrey was Chris Cowdrey[16].
  • A child of Colin Cowdrey was Graham Cowdrey[17].
  • A child of Colin Cowdrey was Jeremy Cowdrey[18].
  • A child of Colin Cowdrey was Carol Cowdrey[19].
  • Colin Cowdrey held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Colin Cowdrey's professions included cricketer[6].
  • Colin Cowdrey worked as a politician[7].
  • Colin Cowdrey's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Colin Cowdrey's professions included banker[9].
  • Colin Cowdrey held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Colin Cowdrey's education included a stint at Brasenose College[22].
  • Colin Cowdrey's education included a stint at Tonbridge School[23].
  • Colin Cowdrey's education included a stint at Bishop Cotton Boys' School[24].
  • Colin Cowdrey's education included a stint at Homefield Preparatory School[25].
  • Colin Cowdrey received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Colin Cowdrey received the Wisden Cricketer of the Year[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Colin Cowdrey was born in Bengaluru[2]. He was born on +1932-12-24T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ernest Cowdrey[12]. His mother was Kathleen Mary Taylor[13].

Education

Educated at Brasenose College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Tonbridge School[23], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1553[34]; Bishop Cotton Boys' School[24], a boarding school[35], in India[36], founded in 1865[37]; and Homefield Preparatory School[25], an independent school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1870[40], headquartered in London Borough of Sutton[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and banker[9]. Colin Cowdrey held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Wisden Cricketer of the Year[27], an award[44]; and Knight Bachelor[45], a title of honor[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1300[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles[14], a politician[49], 1938–2014[50], of United Kingdom[51] and Penelope Chiesman[15]. Children include Chris Cowdrey[16], a cricketer[52], b. 1957[53], of United Kingdom[54]; Graham Cowdrey[17], a cricketer[55], 1964–2020[56], of United Kingdom[57]; Jeremy Cowdrey[18], b. 1960[58], of United Kingdom[59]; and Carol Cowdrey[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2000-12-04T00:00:00Z[5] and +2000-12-05T00:00:00Z[11]. Colin Cowdrey died in Littlehampton[4].

Why It Matters

Colin Cowdrey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Colin Cowdrey born?

Born in Bengaluru[2], Colin Cowdrey…

Where did Colin Cowdrey die?

Colin Cowdrey died in Littlehampton[4].

Who were Colin Cowdrey's parents?

Colin Cowdrey's father was Ernest Cowdrey[12]. Colin Cowdrey's mother was Kathleen Mary Taylor[13].

Who was Colin Cowdrey married to?

Colin Cowdrey's spouses include Anne Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles[14] and Penelope Chiesman[15].

What did Colin Cowdrey do for work?

Colin Cowdrey worked as cricketer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and banker[9].

Where did Colin Cowdrey go to school?

Colin Cowdrey was educated at Brasenose College[22], Tonbridge School[23], Bishop Cotton Boys' School[24], and Homefield Preparatory School[25].

What awards did Colin Cowdrey receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], Wisden Cricketer of the Year[27], and Knight Bachelor[45].

References

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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