William Cosby

British military officer, governor of the province of New York
Person human Q8007142
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William Cosby

Summary

William Cosby is a human[1]. Born in Stradbally Hall[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1690[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 10, 1736[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Cosby's place of birth was Stradbally Hall[2].
  • William Cosby died in New York City[4].
  • William Cosby was born on January 1, 1690[3].
  • William Cosby was born on January 1, 1690[8].
  • William Cosby died on March 10, 1736[5].
  • William Cosby is buried at New York[9].
  • William Cosby's father was Alexander Cosby[10].
  • William Cosby's mother was Elizabeth L'Estrange[11].
  • Among William Cosby's spouses was Grace Montague[12].
  • A child of William Cosby was Elizabeth Cosby[13].
  • A child of William Cosby was William Cosby[14].
  • A child of William Cosby was Henry Cosby[15].
  • A child of William Cosby was Grace Cosby[16].
  • William Cosby's professions included politician[6].
  • William Cosby held the position of Governor of New York and New Jersey[17].
  • William Cosby held the position of Colonial Governor of New York[18].
  • William Cosby is recorded as male[19].
  • William Cosby's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[21].
  • William Cosby's family name is recorded as Cosby[22].
  • William Cosby's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Cosby's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • William Cosby's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[25].
  • William Cosby's described by source is recorded as The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[26].
  • William Cosby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Cosby's place of birth was Stradbally Hall[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1690[3]. His father was Alexander Cosby[10]. His mother was Elizabeth L'Estrange[11].

Career and Affiliations

William Cosby's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of New York and New Jersey[17] and Colonial Governor of New York[18].

Personal Life

William Cosby was married to Grace Montague[12]. Children include Elizabeth Cosby[13], 1713–1788[28]; he[14]; Henry Cosby[15]; and Grace Cosby[16].

Death and Burial

William Cosby died on March 10, 1736[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[21]. Burial took place at New York[9].

Why It Matters

William Cosby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was William Cosby born?

Born in Stradbally Hall[2], William Cosby…

Where did William Cosby die?

William Cosby passed away in New York City[4].

Who were William Cosby's parents?

William Cosby's father was Alexander Cosby[10]. William Cosby's mother was Elizabeth L'Estrange[11].

Who was William Cosby married to?

William Cosby's spouses include Grace Montague[12].

What did William Cosby do for work?

William Cosby worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Melderick · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Roglo person id → p=william;n=cosby;oc=3
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P7929]]: p=william;n=cosby;oc=3"
  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Fast id → 1814027
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp02246217
    Isni → 0000000047301880
    Child → Elizabeth Cosby, William Cosby, Henry Cosby +1
    + 43 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P1412]]: [[Q1860]], [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/263732|batch #263732]]"
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