Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
Deceased Q164723

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis

British general, colonial official, diplomat (1738–1805)

Born: December 31, 1738 (1738) · Grosvenor Square
Died: October 5, 1805 (1805) · Ghazipur
Age at death: 66 years
Cause of death: fever
Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation politician, diplomat, military officer, army officer, official
Education Eton College, Clare College, Military Academy of Modena
Position held Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Constable of the Tower, Master-General of the Ordnance, Governor-General of India, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, Lord Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets
Gender male

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