Henry Cotton

British member of the Indian Civil Service and Liberal Party politician (1845-1915)
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Summary

Henry Cotton was born on September 13, 1845[1], in Kudanthaiyan[2]. He died on October 22, 1915[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Joseph John Cotton[7]
  • Mother: Susan Jessy Minchin[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Position held: member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10]
  • Employer: Indian Civil Service[11]
  • Educated at: King's College London[12], Magdalen College School[13]
  • Notable work: Indian and Home Memories (1911)[14]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Member of political party: Indian National Congress[17], Liberal Party[18]
  • Commons category: Henry Cotton (Liberal MP)[19]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[20]
  • Family name: Cotton[21]
  • Given name: Henry[22]
  • Work location: London[23]
  • Described by source: 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Name in native language: Henry John Stedman Cotton[26]
  • Candidacy in election: 1906 United Kingdom general election[27]

Why It Matters

Henry Cotton is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Henry Cotton born?

Henry Cotton's place of birth was Kudanthaiyan[2].

Where did Henry Cotton die?

Henry Cotton died in London[4].

Who were Henry Cotton's parents?

Henry Cotton's father was Joseph John Cotton[7]. Henry Cotton's mother was Susan Jessy Minchin[8].

What did Henry Cotton do for work?

Henry Cotton worked as a politician[5].

Where did Henry Cotton go to school?

Henry Cotton was educated at King's College London[12] and Magdalen College School[13].

What awards did Henry Cotton receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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