William Cotton | |
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| Born | 12 September 1786 Leytonstone, England, Great Britain |
| Died | 1 December 1866 Walwood House, Leytonstone, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | inventor, merchant, philanthropist, Banker |
William Cotton FRS (12 September 1786 – 1 December 1866) was an English inventor, merchant, philanthropist, and Governor of the Bank of England from 1842 to 1845.