About William Cox
Lived 1808 – 1877 (aged 68). William Cox was a British politician and merchant.
William Thomas Cox (1808/1809 18 March 1877) was a British politician who was elected a Member of Parliament (MP) for Derby as a Conservative in 1865. He held his seat until the election in 1868 in which he was defeated. Later, Cox attempted to regain his seat in 1874, but failed.
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Who was William Cox?
British merchant and politician
When was William Cox born?
William Cox was born on 15 August 1808.
When did William Cox die?
William Cox died on 18 March 1877.
What was William Cox's occupation?
William Cox was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was William Cox?
William Cox was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Cox. https://biography.guide/william-cox-politician/
MLA: "William Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-cox-politician/.
Chicago: "William Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-cox-politician/.
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