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Charles Stanhope Cotton Sr. was a United States Navy rear admiral who served in the Union Navy during the American Civil War and later participated in the Spanish–American War. His final assignment was as commander of the European Squadron from 1903 to 1904.

Early life and education
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cotton received his early education in Milwaukee and Detroit, Michigan. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Wisconsin's 1st congressional district by John F. Potter. Cotton became an acting midshipman on 23 September 1858 at the age of fifteen. After the outbreak of the Civil War, he was graduated on 10 May 1861 at the age of eighteen. ==Military career==
Military career
After graduation as a passed midshipman, Cotton was assigned to the frigate St. Lawrence from 7 June to 15 August 1861. On 28 June, he participated in the chase and sinking of the Confederate privateer Petrel. From 19 November 1861 to 24 February 1863, Cotton served aboard the steam frigate . ==Personal==
Personal
Cotton was the son of Lester Holt Cotton and Mary Ann (White) Cotton. Their son Charles Stanhope Cotton Jr. (19 March 1870 – 11 October 1926) served as a captain in the Army Air Service during World War I. After his retirement, Cotton and his wife lived in Washington, D.C. His cremated remains were returned to the United States and interred in Section 2 of Arlington National Cemetery on 15 May 1909. ==References==
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