Sir Robert Cotton

Summary

Sir Robert Cotton is a human^[1]. He was born on May 2, 1644^[2]. He died on September 17, 1717^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4].

Key Facts

• Sir Robert Cotton was born on May 2, 1644^[2].
• Sir Robert Cotton died on September 17, 1717^[3].
• Sir Robert Cotton's father was Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet^[5].
• Sir Robert Cotton's mother was Alice Constable^[6].
• Sir Robert Cotton was married to Gertrude Morice^[7].
• A child of Sir Robert Cotton was Alice Cotton^[8].
• Sir Robert Cotton held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[9].
• Sir Robert Cotton worked as a politician^[4].
• Sir Robert Cotton held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[10].
• Sir Robert Cotton held the position of Member of the 1680-81 Parliament^[11].
• Sir Robert Cotton held the position of Member of the 1685-87 Parliament^[12].
• Sir Robert Cotton held the position of Member of the 1681 Parliament^[13].
• Sir Robert Cotton held the position of Member of the 1689-90 Parliament^[14].
• Sir Robert Cotton held the position of Member of the 1690-95 Parliament^[15].
• Sir Robert Cotton received the Knighthood^[16].
• Sir Robert Cotton was a member of Exclusion Bill Parliament^[17].
• Sir Robert Cotton is recorded as male^[18].
• Sir Robert Cotton's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Sir Robert Cotton's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir^[20].
• Sir Robert Cotton's family name is recorded as Cotton^[21].
• Sir Robert Cotton's given name is recorded as Robert^[22].
• Sir Robert Cotton's depicted by is recorded as Sir Robert Cotton, MP (1644 - 1717)^[23].
• Sir Robert Cotton's sibling is recorded as Sir John Cotton, 3rd Baronet^[24].

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Origins and Family

Sir Robert Cotton was born on May 2, 1644^[2]. His father was Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet^[5]. His mother was Alice Constable^[6].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Robert Cotton's professions included politician^[4]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[10], Member of the 1680-81 Parliament^[11], Member of the 1685-87 Parliament^[12], Member of the 1681 Parliament^[13], Member of the 1689-90 Parliament^[14], and Member of the 1690-95 Parliament^[15].

Recognition

Sir Robert Cotton received the Knighthood^[16].

Personal Life

Sir Robert Cotton was married to Gertrude Morice^[7]. A child of him was Alice Cotton^[8].

Death and Burial

Sir Robert Cotton died on September 17, 1717^[3].

FAQs

Who were Sir Robert Cotton's parents?

Sir Robert Cotton's father was Sir Thomas Cotton, 2nd Baronet^[5]. Sir Robert Cotton's mother was Alice Constable^[6].

Who was Sir Robert Cotton married to?

Sir Robert Cotton's spouses include Gertrude Morice^[7].

What did Sir Robert Cotton do for work?

Sir Robert Cotton worked as politician^[4].

What awards did Sir Robert Cotton receive?

Honors received include Knighthood^[16].