Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess and 2nd Earl Cornwallis: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess and 2nd Earl Cornwallis, Viscount Brome, Baron Cornwallis of Eye • Lord Cornwallis |
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| Born | December 31, 1738 • London • England |
| Died | October 5, 1805 (aged 66) • Ghazipur • India |
| Title / Office | governor-general (1805), India • viceroy (1798-1801), Ireland • governor-general (1786-1793), India |
| Role In | American Revolution • Battle of Camden • Battle of Guilford Courthouse • Battle of Kings Mountain • Battles of Trenton and Princeton • Irish Rebellion • Mysore Wars • Siege of Yorktown |
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