Charles S. Cotton | |
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| Born | 15 February 1843 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | 19 February 1909 (aged 66) Nice, France |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Union Navy United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1861–1904 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | European Squadron Norfolk Navy Yard and Station USS Harvard USS Philadelphia USS Independence Bering Sea Patrol Squadron USS Mohican USS Alert USS Monocacy |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
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Charles Stanhope Cotton Sr. (15 February 1843 – 19 February 1909) 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.