William Cotton

Summary

William Cotton is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Leytonstone^[2]. He was born on September 12, 1786^[3]. He passed away in London Borough of Waltham Forest^[4]. He died on December 1, 1866^[5]. He worked as a banker^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• William Cotton was born in Leytonstone^[2].
• William Cotton died in London Borough of Waltham Forest^[4].
• William Cotton was born on September 12, 1786^[3].
• William Cotton died on December 1, 1866^[5].
• Burial took place at Church of St John the Baptist, Leytonstone^[8].
• William Cotton's father was Joseph Cotton^[9].
• William Cotton's mother was Sarah Harrison^[10].
• Among William Cotton's spouses was Sarah Lane^[11].
• A child of William Cotton was William Cotton^[12].
• A child of William Cotton was Henry Cotton^[13].
• A child of William Cotton was Agnes Cotton^[14].
• A child of William Cotton was Sarah Acland^[15].
• William Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[16].
• William Cotton worked as a banker^[6].
• William Cotton held the position of Governor of the Bank of England^[17].
• William Cotton held the position of High Sheriff of Essex^[18].
• William Cotton was educated at Chigwell School^[19].
• William Cotton received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].
• William Cotton was a member of Royal Society^[21].
• William Cotton is recorded as male^[22].
• William Cotton's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• William Cotton's residence is recorded as Wallwood^[24].
• William Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton^[25].
• William Cotton's given name is recorded as William^[26].
• William Cotton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Cotton was born in Leytonstone^[2]. He was born on September 12, 1786^[3]. His father was Joseph Cotton^[9]. His mother was Sarah Harrison^[10].

Education

William Cotton was educated at Chigwell School^[19].

Career and Affiliations

William Cotton worked as a banker^[6]. Positions held include Governor of the Bank of England^[17], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1694^[30] and High Sheriff of Essex^[18], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32].

Recognition

William Cotton received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].

Personal Life

William Cotton was married to Sarah Lane^[11]. Children include he^[12], a beekeeper^[33], 1813–1879^[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[35]; Henry Cotton^[13], a judge^[36], 1821–1892^[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[38], awarded the Knight Bachelor^[39]; Agnes Cotton^[14], a patron of the arts^[40], 1828–1899^[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[42]; and Sarah Acland^[15], 1815–1878^[43].

Death and Burial

William Cotton died on December 1, 1866^[5]. He died in London Borough of Waltham Forest^[4]. He is buried at Church of St John the Baptist, Leytonstone^[8].

Why It Matters

William Cotton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).^[7]

FAQs

Where was William Cotton born?

William Cotton was born in Leytonstone^[2].

Where did William Cotton die?

William Cotton passed away in London Borough of Waltham Forest^[4].

Who were William Cotton's parents?

William Cotton's father was Joseph Cotton^[9]. William Cotton's mother was Sarah Harrison^[10].

Who was William Cotton married to?

William Cotton's spouses include Sarah Lane^[11].

What did William Cotton do for work?

William Cotton worked as banker^[6].

Where did William Cotton go to school?

William Cotton was educated at Chigwell School^[19].

What awards did William Cotton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].