Charles Edward Cornwallis (1738-1805) first Marquis
Charles Edward Cornwallis (1738-1805) first Marquis and second Earl Cornwallis. English soldier. Commander of the British forces during the American War of Independence, surrendered at Yorktown 1781. Governor General of India 1786-1793. Victorious against Tippoo Sultan at Seringapatam 1792. Copperplate engraving 1786
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13901999
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48484742
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2038px x 3273px
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Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
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World History Archive
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1781 1786 1792 Cornwallis Marquis Seringapatam Surrendered Tippoo Victorious Yorktown
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