Joseph Cotton

Royal Navy Officer
Person human Q6282299
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Joseph Cotton

Summary

Joseph Cotton is a human[1]. He was born on March 7, 1745[2]. He died on January 26, 1825[3]. He worked as a writer[4].

Key Facts

  • Joseph Cotton was born on March 7, 1745[2].
  • Joseph Cotton died on January 26, 1825[3].
  • Joseph Cotton's father was Nathaniel Cotton[5].
  • Among Joseph Cotton's spouses was Sarah Harrison[6].
  • A child of Joseph Cotton was William Cotton[7].
  • A child of Joseph Cotton was Joseph Cotton[8].
  • Joseph Cotton's professions included writer[4].
  • Joseph Cotton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[9].
  • Joseph Cotton was a member of Royal Society[10].
  • Joseph Cotton is recorded as male[11].
  • Joseph Cotton's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Joseph Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton[13].
  • Joseph Cotton's given name is recorded as Joseph[14].
  • Joseph Cotton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Cotton was born on March 7, 1745[2]. His father was Nathaniel Cotton[5].

Career and Affiliations

Joseph Cotton's professions included writer[4].

Recognition

Joseph Cotton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[9].

Personal Life

Among Joseph Cotton's spouses was Sarah Harrison[6]. Children include William Cotton[7], a banker[16], 1786–1866[17], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[19] and he[8], 1780–1828[20].

Death and Burial

Joseph Cotton died on January 26, 1825[3].

FAQs

Who were Joseph Cotton's parents?

Joseph Cotton's father was Nathaniel Cotton[5].

Who was Joseph Cotton married to?

Joseph Cotton's spouses include Sarah Harrison[6].

What did Joseph Cotton do for work?

Joseph Cotton worked as writer[4].

What awards did Joseph Cotton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Rero id (legacy) A022797428
    Child William Cotton, Joseph Cotton
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