Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis

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Official · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Date of birth: December 31, 1738
Died on October 5, 1805: Died at the age of 66; Would have turned 287 today

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

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Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was an official (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland). Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was born on December 31, 1738 in Grosvenor Square.

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Facts about Charles

Born: December 31, 1738 in Grosvenor Square
Died: October 5, 1805
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations: Official, Army officer, Politician, and Diplomat
Languages: English and Tamil
Education: Eton College
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 45 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: December 31, 1738
Born on a: Wednesday
Zodiac sign: Capricorn

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What makes Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis unique

In memory: Died at the age of 66
Today: Would have turned 287 today

First award in 1786, the year Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis turned 48.

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Awards

Award	Year
Knight of the Garter	1786

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