Cowper Phipps Coles

British Royal Navy officer (1819-1870)
Person human Q1138236
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Cowper Phipps Coles

Summary

Cowper Phipps Coles is a human[1]. Born in Ditcham[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1819[3]. He passed away in Cape Finisterre[4]. He died on September 7, 1870[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ditcham[2], Cowper Phipps Coles…
  • Cowper Phipps Coles passed away in Cape Finisterre[4].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles was born on January 1, 1819[3].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles was born on July 9, 1819[9].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles died on September 7, 1870[5].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's father was John Coles[10].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's mother was Mary Anne Goodhew Rogers[11].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles was married to Emily Pearson[12].
  • A child of Cowper Phipps Coles was Samuel Hood Cowper-Coles[13].
  • A child of Cowper Phipps Coles was Fanny Augusta Coles[14].
  • A child of Cowper Phipps Coles was Sherard Osborn Cowper-Coles[15].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles worked as an inventor[6].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles is recorded as male[18].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's Commons category is recorded as Cowper Phipps Coles[21].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[22].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[23].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander[24].
  • The cause of death was shipwrecking[25].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles was part of the conflict Crimean War[26].
  • Cowper Phipps Coles's family name is recorded as Coles[27].

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Origins and Family

Cowper Phipps Coles's place of birth was Ditcham[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1819[3] and July 9, 1819[9]. His father was John Coles[10]. His mother was Mary Anne Goodhew Rogers[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and naval officer[7].

Recognition

Cowper Phipps Coles received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].

Personal Life

Cowper Phipps Coles was married to Emily Pearson[12]. Children include Samuel Hood Cowper-Coles[13], 1865–1932[28]; Fanny Augusta Coles[14], 1859–1951[29]; and Sherard Osborn Cowper-Coles[15], a metallurgist[30], 1866–1936[31], of United Kingdom[32], awarded the John Scott Award[33].

Death and Burial

Cowper Phipps Coles died on September 7, 1870[5]. He passed away in Cape Finisterre[4]. The cause of death was shipwrecking[25].

Why It Matters

Cowper Phipps Coles ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Cowper Phipps Coles born?

Born in Ditcham[2], Cowper Phipps Coles…

Where did Cowper Phipps Coles die?

Cowper Phipps Coles passed away in Cape Finisterre[4].

Who were Cowper Phipps Coles's parents?

Cowper Phipps Coles's father was John Coles[10]. Cowper Phipps Coles's mother was Mary Anne Goodhew Rogers[11].

Who was Cowper Phipps Coles married to?

Cowper Phipps Coles's spouses include Emily Pearson[12].

What did Cowper Phipps Coles do for work?

Cowper Phipps Coles worked as inventor[6] and naval officer[7].

What awards did Cowper Phipps Coles receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Coles, Cowper Phipps (NBD). wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Coles, Cowper Phipps (NBD). wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Q75653886. 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation inventor, naval officer
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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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