Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis

British general, colonial official, diplomat (1738–1805)
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Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis

Summary

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Grosvenor Square[2]. He was born on December 31, 1738[3]. He died in Ghazipur[4]. He died on October 5, 1805[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], official[7], military officer[8], politician[9], and army officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,387 views/month, #5,788 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was born in Grosvenor Square[2].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis passed away in Ghazipur[4].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was born on December 31, 1738[3].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was born on January 1, 1738[12].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis died on October 5, 1805[5].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis died on January 1, 1805[13].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's father was Charles Cornwallis, 1st Earl Cornwallis[14].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's mother was Elizabeth Townshend[15].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was married to Jemima Cornwallis, Countess Cornwallis[16].
  • A child of Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was Charles Cornwallis, 2nd Marquess Cornwallis[17].
  • A child of Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was Lady Mary Cornwallis[18].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's professions included official[7].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis worked as a military officer[8].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis worked as a politician[9].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's professions included army officer[10].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis held the position of Member of Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis held the position of Constable of the Tower[22].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis held the position of Constable of the Tower[23].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was educated at Eton College[26].
  • Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's education included a stint at Clare College[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was born in Grosvenor Square[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 31, 1738[3] and January 1, 1738[12]. His father was Charles Cornwallis, 1st Earl Cornwallis[14]. His mother was Elizabeth Townshend[15].

Education

Educated at Eton College[26], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Clare College[27], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1326[33]; and Military Academy of Modena[34], a military academy[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1815[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], official[7], military officer[8], politician[9], and army officer[10]. Positions held include Member of Parliament of Great Britain[20], a position[38], in Kingdom of Great Britain[39], founded in 1707[40]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1171[43]; Constable of the Tower[22], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[24]; member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[25]; and Lord Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets[46], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48].

Recognition

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis received the Knight of the Garter[49].

Personal Life

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was married to Jemima Cornwallis, Countess Cornwallis[16]. Children include Charles Cornwallis, 2nd Marquess Cornwallis[17], a politician[50], 1774–1823[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52] and Lady Mary Cornwallis[18], b. 1765[53]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 5, 1805[5] and January 1, 1805[13]. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis passed away in Ghazipur[4]. The cause of death was fever[55].

Why It Matters

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,387 views/month, #5,788 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis born?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was born in Grosvenor Square[2].

Where did Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis die?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis passed away in Ghazipur[4].

Who were Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's parents?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's father was Charles Cornwallis, 1st Earl Cornwallis[14]. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's mother was Elizabeth Townshend[15].

Who was Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis married to?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis's spouses include Jemima Cornwallis, Countess Cornwallis[16].

What did Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis do for work?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis worked as diplomat[6], official[7], military officer[8], politician[9], and army officer[10].

Where did Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis go to school?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was educated at Eton College[26], Clare College[27], and Military Academy of Modena[34].

What awards did Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[49].

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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