Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet

English politician and heir to the Cottonian Library
Person human Q7529092
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Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet

Summary

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet is a human[1]. He was born on +1594-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1662-05-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was born on +1594-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet died on +1662-05-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet died on +1662-05-13T00:00:00Z[6].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir Robert Cotton, 1st Baronet, of Connington[7].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Brocas[8].
  • Among Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's spouses was Margaret Howard[9].
  • A child of Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was Sir Robert Cotton[10].
  • A child of Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was Sir John Cotton, 3rd Baronet[11].
  • A child of Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was Philip Cotton[12].
  • A child of Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was Lucy Cotton[13].
  • A child of Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was Frances Cotton[14].
  • A child of Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was Thomas Cotton[15].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet worked as a politician[4].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[18].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[19].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[20].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's education included a stint at Trinity College[21].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was a member of Short Parliament[22].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[23].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's image is recorded as Thomas Cotton.jpg[24].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet is recorded as male[25].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was born on +1594-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Sir Robert Cotton, 1st Baronet, of Connington[7]. His mother was Elizabeth Brocas[8].

Education

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's professions included politician[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[17], Member of the 1625 Parliament[18], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[19], and Member of the April 1640 Parliament[20].

Personal Life

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was married to Margaret Howard[9]. Children include Sir Robert Cotton[10], a politician[28], 1644–1717[29], of Kingdom of England[30], awarded the Knighthood[31]; Sir John Cotton, 3rd Baronet[11], a politician[32], 1621–1702[33], of Kingdom of England[34]; Philip Cotton[12], b. 1647[35]; Lucy Cotton[13], 1618–1684[36]; Frances Cotton[14], b. 1619[37]; and Thomas Cotton[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1662-05-16T00:00:00Z[3] and +1662-05-13T00:00:00Z[6].

Why It Matters

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's parents?

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir Robert Cotton, 1st Baronet, of Connington[7]. Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Brocas[8].

Who was Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet married to?

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet's spouses include Margaret Howard[9].

What did Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet do for work?

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet worked as politician[4].

Where did Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet go to school?

Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet was educated at Trinity College[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [6] . The Peerage. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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