Sir Richard Cotton

Sir Richard Cotton (in or before 1497 – 1556), was a courtier in the court of Henry VIII of England. He came from Shropshire and began his career as a lawyer before entering the king's service. His elder brother George Cotton was in charge of the household of the king's son Henry, Duke of Richmond at Sheriff Hutton Castle, and Richard served there as comptroller. The king granted him property in Bedhampton, Hampshire and Bourne, Lincolnshire. He became privy councillor in May 1552. He was knight of the shire for Hampshire in 1553 and Cheshire in 1554. References Birkbeck, J.D. A History of Bourne.(1976) Davies, Catharine. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 1490s births 1556 deaths Year of death unknown Year of birth uncertain Politicians from Shropshire People from Bourne, Lincolnshire English MPs 1553 (Edward VI) English MPs 1554–1555 Members of the Privy Council of England People from the Borough of Havant Household of Henry Fitzroy