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George Cotton (priest)

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George Cotton
Born(1743-05-21)21 May 1743
Combermere
Died10 December 1805(1805-12-10) (aged 62)
Bath
NationalityEnglish
OccupationAnglican priest

George Cotton (21 May 1743 – 10 December 1805) was an English Anglican priest, most notably Dean of Chester[1] from 1787 until his death.[2]

Cholmondeley was born at Combermere in Cheshire and was educated at Westminster and Trinity College, Cambridge.[3] He held livings at South Reston, Stowe, Stoke-upon-Trent and Davenham. He died at Bath. His grandson was Bishop of Calcutta from 1858 until 1866.[4]

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Church of England titles
Preceded by Dean of Chester
1787 – 1805
Succeeded by