About Arthur Cotton
Lived 1853 – 1920 (aged 67). Arthur Cotton was an Australian politician.
Arthur Cotton (9 January 1853 – 6 December 1920) was an Australian politician in Tasmania.
He was born in Cranbrook in Van Diemen's Land. In 1913 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a Liberal member for Franklin. He was defeated in 1916 but returned in a by-election in 1917 after the appointment of John Earle to the Senate. He was defeated again in 1919 and died in Swansea in 1920.
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Who was Arthur Cotton?
Australian politician
When was Arthur Cotton born?
Arthur Cotton was born on 9 January 1853.
When did Arthur Cotton die?
Arthur Cotton died on 6 December 1920 in Swansea.
What was Arthur Cotton's occupation?
Arthur Cotton was a politician.
What nationality was Arthur Cotton?
Arthur Cotton was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Arthur Cotton (politician)
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