1. CHARLES CORNWALLIS CHARLES CORNWALLIS OTHERWISE KNOWN AS LORD CORNWALLIS, 1 ST MARQUESS AND 2 ND EARL CORNWALLIS, VISCOUNT BROME, OR BARON CORNWALLLIS OF EYE

2. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION December 31, 1738: born in London Education: Eton, Clare College Military official 1761-death Important political leader 1770-death October 5, 1805: died in Ghazupir, India (Uttar Pradesh) – governor general Inscription on the monument of Charles Cornwallis in Westminster Abbey

3. MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT Joined the army after graduating college Known to the public as independent and honorable Campaign in Germany – lieutenant-colonel in 12 th Foot – 1761 Colonel in 33 rd Foot – 1766 Inherited rank of Earl and estates from his father – 1762 Governor of Tower of London - 1770 Major-general in American Revolution Order of the Garter – 1786 Governor-general of India – 1786 Defeated Tippoo Sahib in India – 1792 Master-general of the Ordnance – 1795 Viceroy of Ireland – 1798 Governor-general of India for a 2 nd time – 1805

4. AMERICAN REVOLUTION Opposed policies against colonies that led to Revolutionary War Became major-general during American Revolution despite personal beliefs Drove George Washington’s forces out of New Jersey – 1776 Victory over General Horatio Gates – South Carolina, 1780 Established base at seaport of Yorktown trapped by American and French army by land and French navy at sea Surrendered his army Never lost esteem in Britain

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