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General Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton KCSI (15 May 1803 – 24 July 1899) was a British general and irrigation engineer.Cotton devoted his life to the construction of irrigation and navigation canals throughout British India. His dream was only partially realized, but he is still honored in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamilandu for his efforts.He entered the Madras Engineers in 1819, and fought in the First Burmese War. He was knighted in 1861. An evangelist, he was the father of Elizabeth Hope.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 15, 1803
Birth place	England , Oxford
Date of death	July 25, 1899
Place of death	England , Dorking , Surrey

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