William Cotton

English merchant and Conservative Party politician (1822-1902)
Person human Q8007151
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William Cotton

Summary

William Cotton is a human[1]. He was born on November 13, 1822[2]. He died on June 4, 1902[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • William Cotton was born on November 13, 1822[2].
  • William Cotton died on June 4, 1902[3].
  • William Cotton is buried at St Mary the Virgin, East Barnet[5].
  • Among William Cotton's spouses was Caroline Richmond Pottinger[6].
  • A child of William Cotton was Eva Maude Cotton[7].
  • William Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • William Cotton worked as a politician[4].
  • William Cotton held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[9].
  • William Cotton held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].
  • William Cotton held the position of Lord Mayor of London[11].
  • William Cotton received the Knight Bachelor[12].
  • William Cotton is recorded as male[13].
  • William Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • William Cotton was affiliated with the Conservative Party[15].
  • William Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[16].
  • William Cotton's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Cotton's work location is recorded as London[18].
  • William Cotton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • William Cotton's name in native language is recorded as William Cotton[20].
  • William Cotton's candidacy in election is recorded as 1874 United Kingdom general election[21].
  • William Cotton's candidacy in election is recorded as 1880 United Kingdom general election[22].

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Origins and Family

William Cotton was born on November 13, 1822[2].

Career and Affiliations

William Cotton worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[9], a position[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1880[25]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], a position[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1874[28]; and Lord Mayor of London[11], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1189[31].

Recognition

William Cotton received the Knight Bachelor[12].

Personal Life

William Cotton was married to Caroline Richmond Pottinger[6]. A child of him was Eva Maude Cotton[7]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[15].

Death and Burial

William Cotton died on June 4, 1902[3]. He is buried at St Mary the Virgin, East Barnet[5].

FAQs

Who was William Cotton married to?

William Cotton's spouses include Caroline Richmond Pottinger[6].

What did William Cotton do for work?

William Cotton worked as politician[4].

What awards did William Cotton receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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