James La Fayette Cottrell

American politician (1808-1885)
Person human Q995891
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James La Fayette Cottrell

Summary

James La Fayette Cottrell is a human[1]. He was born in King William[2]. He was born on August 25, 1808[3]. He passed away in Cedar Key[4]. He died on September 7, 1885[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James La Fayette Cottrell's place of birth was King William[2].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell passed away in Cedar Key[4].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell was born on August 25, 1808[3].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell died on September 7, 1885[5].
  • Burial took place at Old Town Memorial Cemetery[9].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's professions included politician[6].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's professions included lawyer[7].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[11].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell held the position of member of the Alabama House of Representatives[12].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell held the position of member of the State Senate of Florida[13].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell held the position of member of the State Senate of Alabama[14].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell is recorded as male[15].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's family name is recorded as Cottrell[18].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's given name is recorded as James[19].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's work location is recorded as Montgomery[20].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[21].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James La Fayette Cottrell'}[23].
  • James La Fayette Cottrell's social classification is recorded as slave owner[24].

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Origins and Family

James La Fayette Cottrell's place of birth was King William[2]. He was born on August 25, 1808[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[11], a member of parliament[25], in United States[26]; member of the Alabama House of Representatives[12], a position[27], in United States[28]; member of the State Senate of Florida[13], a position[29], in United States[30]; and member of the State Senate of Alabama[14].

Personal Life

James La Fayette Cottrell was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

James La Fayette Cottrell died on September 7, 1885[5]. He died in Cedar Key[4]. He is buried at Old Town Memorial Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James La Fayette Cottrell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was James La Fayette Cottrell born?

Born in King William[2], James La Fayette Cottrell…

Where did James La Fayette Cottrell die?

James La Fayette Cottrell died in Cedar Key[4].

What did James La Fayette Cottrell do for work?

James La Fayette Cottrell worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . 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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