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Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
- Born
British general, colonial official, diplomat (1738–1805).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1805-10-05
- Occupation
- diplomat · official · army officer · politician
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Grosvenor Square
Relationships
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis is the child of Charles Cornwallis, 1st Earl Cornwallis and Elizabeth Townshend.
Spouses & partners
- SpouseJemima Cornwallis, Countess CornwallisFrom 14 July 1768
Family
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| 1786 Received | Knight of the Garter |
Education
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis’s education and training.
- Eton College
- Clare College
- Military Academy of Modena
Languages
Other languages
- English
- Tamil
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q164723 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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