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Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis

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

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was born on December 31, 1738 in City of Westminster, United Kingdom and died on October 5, 1805, aged 66.

Born

December 31, 1738

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis died aged 66.

Died: October 5, 1805

Birthplace
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Birthplace detail
Born at Grosvenor Square
Professions
official, army officer, politician, diplomat
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

More about Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis

Zodiac sign
Capricorn

Family

Sibling
William Cornwallis

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Questions people ask

How old was Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis when they died?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis died aged 66.

When is Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis’s birthday?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis’s recorded birthday is December 31.

Where was Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis born?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was born in City of Westminster, United Kingdom.

When did Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis die?

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis died on October 5, 1805.