Tom Cotton

American politician and army officer (born 1977)
Person human Q3090307
Tom Cotton
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Tom Cotton

Summary

Tom Cotton is a human[1]. He was born in Dardanelle[2]. He was born on May 13, 1977[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], business consultant[6], and farmer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,105 views/month, #5,545 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dardanelle[2], Tom Cotton…
  • Tom Cotton was born on May 13, 1977[3].
  • Tom Cotton held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Tom Cotton's native language[10].
  • Tom Cotton's professions included politician[4].
  • Tom Cotton worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Tom Cotton worked as a business consultant[6].
  • Tom Cotton's professions included farmer[7].
  • Tom Cotton held the position of United States senator[11].
  • Tom Cotton received the Bronze Star Medal[12].
  • Tom Cotton received the Army Commendation Medal[13].
  • Tom Cotton received the Army Achievement Medal[14].
  • Tom Cotton received the Air Force Achievement Medal[15].
  • Tom Cotton was a member of American Legion[16].
  • Tom Cotton was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars[17].
  • Tom Cotton's religion is recorded as Methodism[18].
  • Tom Cotton is recorded as male[19].
  • Tom Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Tom Cotton was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Tom Cotton's Commons category is recorded as Tom Cotton[22].
  • Tom Cotton's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[23].
  • Tom Cotton was part of the conflict War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[24].
  • Tom Cotton was part of the conflict Iraq War[25].
  • Tom Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[26].
  • Tom Cotton's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tom Cotton was born in Dardanelle[2]. He was born on May 13, 1977[3]. English was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], business consultant[6], and farmer[7]. Tom Cotton held the position of United States senator[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[12], a courage award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1944[30]; Army Commendation Medal[13], a medallion[31], in United States[32], founded in 1945[33]; Army Achievement Medal[14], a medallion[34], in United States[35], founded in 1981[36]; and Air Force Achievement Medal[15], a medallion[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Tom Cotton's religion is recorded as Methodism[18]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Why It Matters

Tom Cotton ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,105 views/month, #5,545 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Tom Cotton born?

Tom Cotton's place of birth was Dardanelle[2].

What did Tom Cotton do for work?

Tom Cotton worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], business consultant[6], and farmer[7].

What awards did Tom Cotton receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[12], Army Commendation Medal[13], Army Achievement Medal[14], and Air Force Achievement Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . bioguide.congress.gov. bioguide.congress.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . tomcotton.com. tomcotton.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . military discharge. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . military discharge. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . military discharge. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . military discharge. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . military discharge. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . arkansasonline.com. Retrieved . arkansasonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . military discharge. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . military discharge. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harvard College, Harvard Law School, Claremont Graduate University +1
    Native language English
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Religion or worldview Methodism
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