Sidney Cotton

Australian inventor, photographer and aviator (1894-1969)
Person human Q3483321
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Sidney Cotton

Summary

Sidney Cotton is a human[1]. Born in Queensland[2], he… he was born on June 17, 1894[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 13, 1969[5]. He worked as a photographer[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Queensland[2], Sidney Cotton…
  • Sidney Cotton died in London[4].
  • Sidney Cotton was born on June 17, 1894[3].
  • Sidney Cotton died on February 13, 1969[5].
  • Sidney Cotton held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • Sidney Cotton worked as a photographer[6].
  • Sidney Cotton's professions included aircraft pilot[7].
  • Sidney Cotton's education included a stint at The Southport School[10].
  • Sidney Cotton's education included a stint at Cheltenham College[11].
  • Sidney Cotton received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Sidney Cotton is recorded as male[13].
  • Sidney Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Sidney Cotton's military, police or special rank is recorded as squadron leader[15].
  • Sidney Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[16].
  • Sidney Cotton's given name is recorded as Sidney[17].
  • Sidney Cotton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Sidney Cotton's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Sidney Cotton was born in Queensland[2]. He was born on June 17, 1894[3].

Education

Educated at The Southport School[10], a private school[20], in Australia[21], founded in 1901[22] and Cheltenham College[11], a public school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1841[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Recognition

Sidney Cotton received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

Death and Burial

Sidney Cotton died on February 13, 1969[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Sidney Cotton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Sidney Cotton born?

Sidney Cotton was born in Queensland[2].

Where did Sidney Cotton die?

Sidney Cotton died in London[4].

What did Sidney Cotton do for work?

Sidney Cotton worked as photographer[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Where did Sidney Cotton go to school?

Sidney Cotton was educated at The Southport School[10] and Cheltenham College[11].

What awards did Sidney Cotton receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank squadron leader
    Given name Sidney
    Family name Cotton
    Country of citizenship Australia
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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