Willoughby Cotton

British Army general
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Willoughby Cotton

Summary

Willoughby Cotton is a human[1]. He was born on May 4, 1783[2]. He died on May 4, 1860[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Willoughby Cotton was born on May 4, 1783[2].
  • Willoughby Cotton was born on January 1, 1783[6].
  • Willoughby Cotton died on May 4, 1860[3].
  • Willoughby Cotton's father was Rowland Cotton[7].
  • Willoughby Cotton's mother was Elizabeth Aston[8].
  • Among Willoughby Cotton's spouses was Lady Augusta Maria Coventry[9].
  • A child of Willoughby Cotton was Augusta Mary Cotton[10].
  • A child of Willoughby Cotton was Willoughby Cotton[11].
  • A child of Willoughby Cotton was Corbet Cotton[12].
  • Willoughby Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Willoughby Cotton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Willoughby Cotton's professions included military personnel[4].
  • Willoughby Cotton was educated at Rugby School[15].
  • Willoughby Cotton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Willoughby Cotton is recorded as male[17].
  • Willoughby Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Willoughby Cotton's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Willoughby Cotton's Commons category is recorded as Willoughby Cotton[20].
  • Willoughby Cotton's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general[21].
  • Willoughby Cotton's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[22].
  • Willoughby Cotton was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[23].
  • Willoughby Cotton was part of the conflict Baptist War[24].
  • Willoughby Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[25].
  • Willoughby Cotton's given name is recorded as Willoughby[26].
  • Willoughby Cotton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include May 4, 1783[2] and January 1, 1783[6]. Willoughby Cotton's father was Rowland Cotton[7]. His mother was Elizabeth Aston[8].

Education

Willoughby Cotton's education included a stint at Rugby School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Willoughby Cotton worked as a military personnel[4].

Recognition

Willoughby Cotton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].

Personal Life

Willoughby Cotton was married to Lady Augusta Maria Coventry[9]. Children include Augusta Mary Cotton[10]; he[11]; and Corbet Cotton[12], 1808–1885[28].

Death and Burial

Willoughby Cotton died on May 4, 1860[3].

Why It Matters

Willoughby Cotton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Willoughby Cotton's parents?

Willoughby Cotton's father was Rowland Cotton[7]. Willoughby Cotton's mother was Elizabeth Aston[8].

Who was Willoughby Cotton married to?

Willoughby Cotton's spouses include Lady Augusta Maria Coventry[9].

What did Willoughby Cotton do for work?

Willoughby Cotton worked as military personnel[4].

Where did Willoughby Cotton go to school?

Willoughby Cotton was educated at Rugby School[15].

What awards did Willoughby Cotton receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [2] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. 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. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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