Henry Egerton Cotton

British Army officer; (1929-1993)
Person human Q15989927
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Summary

Henry Egerton Cotton is a human[1]. He was born on July 21, 1929[2]. He died on January 1, 1993[3].

Key Facts

  • Henry Egerton Cotton was born on July 21, 1929[2].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton died on January 1, 1993[3].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's father was Vere Egerton Cotton[4].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's mother was Elfreda Helen Moore[5].
  • Among Henry Egerton Cotton's spouses was Elizabeth Margaret Susan Peard[6].
  • A child of Henry Egerton Cotton was Catherine Susan Cotton[7].
  • A child of Henry Egerton Cotton was Timothy James Egerton Cotton[8].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside[10].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton held the position of High Sheriff of Merseyside[11].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton held the position of justice of the peace[12].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's education included a stint at Rugby School[13].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton was educated at Magdalene College[14].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton was educated at Durnford School[15].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton is recorded as male[16].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's Commons category is recorded as Henry Egerton Cotton[19].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[20].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's residence is recorded as Grassendale[21].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[22].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's given name is recorded as Egerton[24].
  • Henry Egerton Cotton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Egerton Cotton was born on July 21, 1929[2]. His father was Vere Egerton Cotton[4]. His mother was Elfreda Helen Moore[5].

Education

Educated at Rugby School[13], a public school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1567[28], headquartered in Rugby[29]; Magdalene College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1428[32]; and Durnford School[15], a preparatory school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1894[35].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside[10], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; High Sheriff of Merseyside[11], a position[38]; and justice of the peace[12], a position[39].

Personal Life

Henry Egerton Cotton was married to Elizabeth Margaret Susan Peard[6]. Children include Catherine Susan Cotton[7], b. 1956[40] and Timothy James Egerton Cotton[8].

Death and Burial

Henry Egerton Cotton died on January 1, 1993[3].

FAQs

Who were Henry Egerton Cotton's parents?

Henry Egerton Cotton's father was Vere Egerton Cotton[4]. Henry Egerton Cotton's mother was Elfreda Helen Moore[5].

Who was Henry Egerton Cotton married to?

Henry Egerton Cotton's spouses include Elizabeth Margaret Susan Peard[6].

Where did Henry Egerton Cotton go to school?

Henry Egerton Cotton was educated at Rugby School[13], Magdalene College[14], and Durnford School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . The London Gazette 50483. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Rouletteer · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Henry, Egerton
    Military, police or special rank → Lieutenant
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    Family name → Cotton
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