Edward Cornwallis

Summary

Edward Cornwallis is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on March 5, 1713^[3]. He died in Gibraltar^[4]. He died on January 14, 1776^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Edward Cornwallis was born in London^[2].
• Edward Cornwallis passed away in Gibraltar^[4].
• Edward Cornwallis was born on March 5, 1713^[3].
• Edward Cornwallis was born on February 22, 1713^[9].
• Edward Cornwallis died on January 14, 1776^[5].
• Burial took place at Culford^[10].
• Edward Cornwallis's father was Charles Cornwallis, 4th Baron Cornwallis^[11].
• Edward Cornwallis's mother was Lady Charlotte Butler^[12].
• Among Edward Cornwallis's spouses was Mary Townshend^[13].
• Edward Cornwallis held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[14].
• Edward Cornwallis's professions included military officer^[6].
• Edward Cornwallis worked as a politician^[7].
• Edward Cornwallis held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain^[15].
• Edward Cornwallis held the position of member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain^[16].
• Edward Cornwallis held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain^[17].
• Edward Cornwallis held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[18].
• Edward Cornwallis held the position of Governor of Gibraltar^[19].
• Edward Cornwallis held the position of Governor of Nova Scotia^[20].
• Edward Cornwallis's education included a stint at Eton College^[21].
• Edward Cornwallis received the Person of National Historic Significance^[22].
• Edward Cornwallis is recorded as male^[23].
• Edward Cornwallis's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Edward Cornwallis's military branch is recorded as British Army^[25].
• Edward Cornwallis's Commons category is recorded as Edward Cornwallis^[26].
• Edward Cornwallis's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant-general^[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Cornwallis's place of birth was London^[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 5, 1713^[3] and February 22, 1713^[9]. His father was Charles Cornwallis, 4th Baron Cornwallis^[11]. His mother was Lady Charlotte Butler^[12].

Education

Edward Cornwallis was educated at Eton College^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain^[15]; member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain^[16]; member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain^[17]; member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[18]; Governor of Gibraltar^[19], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1704^[30]; and Governor of Nova Scotia^[20].

Recognition

Edward Cornwallis received the Person of National Historic Significance^[22].

Personal Life

Among Edward Cornwallis's spouses was Mary Townshend^[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Cornwallis died on January 14, 1776^[5]. He passed away in Gibraltar^[4]. He is buried at Culford^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Cornwallis include Cornwallis River^[31], a river^[32], in Canada^[33].

Why It Matters

Edward Cornwallis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

Entities named for him include Cornwallis River^[31], a river^[32], in Canada^[33].

FAQs

Where was Edward Cornwallis born?

Edward Cornwallis's place of birth was London^[2].

Where did Edward Cornwallis die?

Edward Cornwallis died in Gibraltar^[4].

Who were Edward Cornwallis's parents?

Edward Cornwallis's father was Charles Cornwallis, 4th Baron Cornwallis^[11]. Edward Cornwallis's mother was Lady Charlotte Butler^[12].

Who was Edward Cornwallis married to?

Edward Cornwallis's spouses include Mary Townshend^[13].

What did Edward Cornwallis do for work?

Edward Cornwallis worked as military officer^[6] and politician^[7].

Where did Edward Cornwallis go to school?

Edward Cornwallis was educated at Eton College^[21].

What awards did Edward Cornwallis receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance^[22].