Henry Cotton

British member of the Indian Civil Service and Liberal Party politician (1845-1915)
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Henry Cotton

Summary

Henry Cotton is a human[1]. Born in Kudanthaiyan[2], he… he was born on +1845-09-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1915-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Cotton was born in Kudanthaiyan[2].
  • Henry Cotton died in London[4].
  • Henry Cotton was born on +1845-09-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry Cotton died on +1915-10-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Henry Cotton's father was Joseph John Cotton[8].
  • Henry Cotton's mother was Susan Jessy Minchin[9].
  • Henry Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Henry Cotton's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Cotton held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Henry Cotton was employed by Indian Civil Service[12].
  • Henry Cotton was educated at King's College London[13].
  • Henry Cotton was educated at Magdalen College School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Henry Cotton is Indian and Home Memories (1911)[15].
  • Henry Cotton received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[16].
  • Henry Cotton's image is recorded as Coming men on coming questions (1905) (14802069633).jpg[17].
  • Henry Cotton is recorded as male[18].
  • Henry Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Henry Cotton was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[20].
  • Henry Cotton was affiliated with the Liberal Party[21].
  • Henry Cotton's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081365482[22].
  • Henry Cotton's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 57008174[23].
  • Henry Cotton's GND ID is recorded as 105303959X[24].
  • Henry Cotton's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n84207306[25].
  • Henry Cotton's IdRef ID is recorded as 083718192[26].
  • Henry Cotton's Commons category is recorded as Henry Cotton (Liberal MP)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Cotton was born in Kudanthaiyan[2]. He was born on +1845-09-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Joseph John Cotton[8]. His mother was Susan Jessy Minchin[9].

Education

Educated at King's College London[13], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in London[31] and Magdalen College School[14], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1480[34].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Cotton worked as a politician[6]. He was employed by Indian Civil Service[12]. He held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henry Cotton is Indian and Home Memories (1911)[15].

Recognition

Henry Cotton received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[16].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Indian National Congress[20], a political party[35], in India[36], founded in 1885[37], headquartered in CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ[38] and Liberal Party[21], a political party[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1859[41].

Death and Burial

Henry Cotton died on +1915-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Cotton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Henry Cotton born?

Born in Kudanthaiyan[2], Henry Cotton…

Where did Henry Cotton die?

Henry Cotton died in London[4].

Who were Henry Cotton's parents?

Henry Cotton's father was Joseph John Cotton[8]. Henry Cotton's mother was Susan Jessy Minchin[9].

What did Henry Cotton do for work?

Henry Cotton worked as politician[6].

Where did Henry Cotton go to school?

Henry Cotton was educated at King's College London[13] and Magdalen College School[14].

What awards did Henry Cotton receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . viaf.org. Retrieved . viaf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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