James Pattison Cockburn

British Army general and artist (1779-1847)
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James Pattison Cockburn

Summary

James Pattison Cockburn is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on March 18, 1779[3]. He passed away in Woolwich[4]. He died on March 18, 1847[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], military officer[8], illustrator[9], and author[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Pattison Cockburn's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • James Pattison Cockburn passed away in Woolwich[4].
  • James Pattison Cockburn was born on March 18, 1779[3].
  • James Pattison Cockburn died on March 18, 1847[5].
  • James Pattison Cockburn was married to Elizabeth Johanna Vansittart[12].
  • A child of James Pattison Cockburn was Elisa Johanna Catherine Cockburn[13].
  • A child of James Pattison Cockburn was Jessie Maria Ward Cockburn[14].
  • James Pattison Cockburn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • James Pattison Cockburn held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • James Pattison Cockburn worked as a painter[6].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's professions included printmaker[7].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's professions included military officer[8].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's professions included illustrator[9].
  • James Pattison Cockburn worked as an author[10].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[17].
  • James Pattison Cockburn is recorded as male[18].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's Commons category is recorded as James Pattison Cockburn[21].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[22].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's residence is recorded as New York City[23].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's residence is recorded as Woolwich[24].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's residence is recorded as Malta[25].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's residence is recorded as Copenhagen[26].
  • James Pattison Cockburn's residence is recorded as Cape Colony[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Pattison Cockburn was born in New York City[2]. He was born on March 18, 1779[3].

Education

James Pattison Cockburn was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[17]. He studied under Paul Sandby[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], military officer[8], illustrator[9], and author[10].

Personal Life

James Pattison Cockburn was married to Elizabeth Johanna Vansittart[12]. Children include Elisa Johanna Catherine Cockburn[13] and Jessie Maria Ward Cockburn[14].

Death and Burial

James Pattison Cockburn died on March 18, 1847[5]. He died in Woolwich[4].

Why It Matters

James Pattison Cockburn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was James Pattison Cockburn born?

James Pattison Cockburn was born in New York City[2].

Where did James Pattison Cockburn die?

James Pattison Cockburn passed away in Woolwich[4].

Who was James Pattison Cockburn married to?

James Pattison Cockburn's spouses include Elizabeth Johanna Vansittart[12].

What did James Pattison Cockburn do for work?

James Pattison Cockburn worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], military officer[8], illustrator[9], and author[10].

Where did James Pattison Cockburn go to school?

James Pattison Cockburn was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Design & Art Australia Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Design & Art Australia Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Design & Art Australia Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Design & Art Australia Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Design & Art Australia Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Design & Art Australia Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Design & Art Australia Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Design & Art Australia Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank major general
    Date of birth +1779-03-18T00:00:00Z
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
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