Henry Cotton

British judge (1821–1892)
Person human Q14945410
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Henry Cotton

Summary

Henry Cotton is a human[1]. Born in Leytonstone[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1821[3]. He died on February 22, 1892[4]. He worked as a judge[5] and barrister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Cotton was born in Leytonstone[2].
  • Henry Cotton was born on May 20, 1821[3].
  • Henry Cotton died on February 22, 1892[4].
  • Henry Cotton's father was William Cotton[8].
  • Henry Cotton's mother was Sarah Lane[9].
  • Henry Cotton was married to Clemence Elizabeth Streatfeild[10].
  • Henry Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Henry Cotton's professions included judge[5].
  • Henry Cotton worked as a barrister[6].
  • Henry Cotton held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Henry Cotton was educated at Christ Church[13].
  • Henry Cotton was educated at Eton College[14].
  • Henry Cotton received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Henry Cotton is recorded as male[16].
  • Henry Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Henry Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[18].
  • Henry Cotton's given name is recorded as Henry[19].
  • Henry Cotton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[20].
  • Henry Cotton's described by source is recorded as Men-at-the-Bar[21].
  • Henry Cotton's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[22].
  • Henry Cotton's sibling is recorded as William Cotton[23].
  • Henry Cotton's sibling is recorded as Agnes Cotton[24].
  • Henry Cotton's sibling is recorded as James Sutherland Cotton[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Cotton was born in Leytonstone[2]. He was born on May 20, 1821[3]. His father was William Cotton[8]. His mother was Sarah Lane[9].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[13], a college of the University of Oxford[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1546[28], headquartered in Oxford[29] and Eton College[14], a public school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1440[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5] and barrister[6]. Henry Cotton held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[12].

Recognition

Henry Cotton received the Knight Bachelor[15].

Personal Life

Among Henry Cotton's spouses was Clemence Elizabeth Streatfeild[10].

Death and Burial

Henry Cotton died on February 22, 1892[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Cotton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Henry Cotton born?

Born in Leytonstone[2], Henry Cotton…

Who were Henry Cotton's parents?

Henry Cotton's father was William Cotton[8]. Henry Cotton's mother was Sarah Lane[9].

Who was Henry Cotton married to?

Henry Cotton's spouses include Clemence Elizabeth Streatfeild[10].

What did Henry Cotton do for work?

Henry Cotton worked as judge[5] and barrister[6].

Where did Henry Cotton go to school?

Henry Cotton was educated at Christ Church[13] and Eton College[14].

What awards did Henry Cotton receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Imported from
    Image Henry Cotton, Vanity Fair, 1888-05-19.jpg
    Place of birth Leytonstone
    Educated at Christ Church, Eton College
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P1412]]: [[Q1860]], [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/263717|batch #263717]]"
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