

Englischer Erfinder, Kaufmann, Philanthrop und Direktor der Bank von England
Church of St John the Baptist, Leytonstone, England
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
William Cotton (* 12. September 1786 in Leytonstone; † 1. December 1866) was an englischer Erfinder, Kaufmann, Philanthrop und Direktor der Bank von England. He was 80 years old. He was married to Sarah Lane. He had at least 4 children (2 sons and 2 daughters). He studied at Chigwell School. He was awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society.