Washington Cotes
(1716-1762); Irish dean
About Washington Cotes
Lived 1716 – 1762 (aged 45–46).
Washington Cotes was Dean of Lismore from 1747 until 1762; and Provost of Tuam from 1858 to 1862.
Elizabeth Corbet (1721-1790), the wife of the Rev. Washington Cotes, and eldest daughter of Andrew Corbet, Esq. of Shawbury Park, painting by George Knapton, 1752.
He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. His wife was born in 1722 and died in 1790.
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Who was Washington Cotes?
(1716-1762); Irish dean
When was Washington Cotes born?
Washington Cotes was born in 1716.
When did Washington Cotes die?
Washington Cotes died on 7 March 1762.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Washington Cotes. https://biography.guide/washington-cotes/
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