Henry Cotton

English professional golfer (1907–1987)
Person human Q715359
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Henry Cotton

Summary

Henry Cotton is a human[1]. Born in Holmes Chapel[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1907[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 22, 1987[5]. He worked as a golfer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Cotton was born in Holmes Chapel[2].
  • Henry Cotton died in London[4].
  • Henry Cotton was born on January 28, 1907[3].
  • Henry Cotton died on December 22, 1987[5].
  • Henry Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Henry Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Henry Cotton worked as a golfer[6].
  • Henry Cotton's education included a stint at Dulwich College[10].
  • Henry Cotton was educated at Alleyn's School[11].
  • Henry Cotton received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Henry Cotton received the World Golf Hall of Fame[13].
  • Henry Cotton received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • Henry Cotton is recorded as male[15].
  • Henry Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Henry Cotton's member of sports team is recorded as European Ryder Cup team[17].
  • Henry Cotton's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[18].
  • Henry Cotton's Commons category is recorded as Henry Cotton (golfer)[19].
  • Henry Cotton's sport is recorded as golf[20].
  • Henry Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[21].
  • Henry Cotton's given name is recorded as Henry[22].
  • Henry Cotton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Cotton was born in Holmes Chapel[2]. He was born on January 28, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at Dulwich College[10], an independent school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1619[26] and Alleyn's School[11], a school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1882[29].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Cotton worked as a golfer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12], an award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; World Golf Hall of Fame[13], a sports hall of fame[32], in United States[33], founded in 1998[34]; and Knight Bachelor[14], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37].

Death and Burial

Henry Cotton died on December 22, 1987[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Cotton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Henry Cotton born?

Born in Holmes Chapel[2], Henry Cotton…

Where did Henry Cotton die?

Henry Cotton died in London[4].

What did Henry Cotton do for work?

Henry Cotton worked as golfer[6].

Where did Henry Cotton go to school?

Henry Cotton was educated at Dulwich College[10] and Alleyn's School[11].

What awards did Henry Cotton receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12], World Golf Hall of Fame[13], and Knight Bachelor[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Member of the Order of the British Empire, World Golf Hall of Fame, Knight Bachelor
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