William Cotton M.A., F.S.A. (1794 - 1863)

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Writer; collector; philanthropist. Lived in Surrey 1824-39; in Ivybridge, Devon, 1839 onwards. He inherited from his father a collection of works of art and books, which in 1853 he donated to the city of Plymouth. Son of William Cotton (1759-1816).

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Born: 1794

Died: 1863

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