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The most noble Charles Marquis Cornwallis, Master General of the Ordnance
5920069 A The most noble Charles Marquis Cornwallis, Master General of the Ordnance, Lieutenant General, General Governor of IrelandA, circa 1798 (stipple engraving) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A The most noble Charles Marquis Cornwallis, Master General of the Ordnance, Lieutenant General, General Governor of his MajestyAs Kingdom of IrelandA.
Stipple engraving by Benjamin Smith after John Singleton Copley RA. Published by J and J Boydell, No 90 Cheapside and the Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, September 1798.
Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) was commissioned as an ensign in the 1st Foot Guards after gaining his education at Eton and Clare College. He served in Hannover, including the Battle of Minden (1 August 1759). He was promoted to captain in the 85th Foot, returned to England and was elected into parliament in 1760. He was sent to Germany as a Lieutenant-Colonel of the 12th Foot and served at Vellinghausen on 15 July 1761, Wilhelmsthal on 24 July 1762 and Lutterberg in July 1763. In 1762 he was given a place in the House of Lords following the death of his father, the 1st Earl of Cornwallis.
In 1765 he was made aide-de-camp to King George III and the following year was promoted to colonel of the 33rd Foot. In 1770 became constable of the Tower of London. In 1775 he was sent to America after his promotion to major general, where he fought in the battles of Charleston, Long Island, Kips Bay, Fort Washington, Fort Lee, Princeton, Philadelphia, Brandywine and Germantown.
Cornwallis returned to Britain in 1778 where he was made a lieutenant general. He then returned to America as General Clintons second in command and served at Monmouth, Charleston, North Carolina, Camden, Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Virginia, Green Spring, Yorktown, Washington and Rochambeau. He returned to Britain and was made governor general of India in February 1786.
In this post he introduced several legal and administrative reforms and engaged in the 3rd Mysore War (1789-1792) against Tipu Sultan. For his services in this campaign he was created Marquess of Cornwallis in 1793. He returned to Britain in 1794 eventually taking up the post of Master of Ordnance. In 1798 he was appointed commander in chief and lord lieutenant of Ireland where he defeated the Irish rebellion and French invasion (1798). Cornwallis later returned to India as governor-general, but died in 1805 at Ghazipur.); eNational Army Museum; American, out of copyright
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The Most Noble Charles Marquis Cornwallis - A Distinguished Leader and Statesman
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. This print showcases the esteemed figure of Charles Marquis Cornwallis, a man of great influence and accomplishment. As Master General of the Ordnance, Lieutenant General, and General Governor of Ireland, Cornwallis held significant positions within his Majesty's Kingdom. The stipple engraving by Benjamin Smith after John Singleton Copley RA beautifully captures the essence of this remarkable individual. Published in September 1798, it serves as a testament to Cornwallis' distinguished career and noble character. Born in 1738, Cornwallis embarked on an illustrious journey that began with his education at Eton and Clare College. His military service included notable battles such as Minden in Hannover. Rising through the ranks, he became a respected captain before venturing into politics. Cornwallis' contributions extended beyond Europe; he played a crucial role during the American Revolutionary War. Serving under General Clinton, he participated in numerous battles across America's eastern seaboard. Notably, his leadership was instrumental in securing victory at Yorktown alongside French forces. Returning to Britain with laurels adorning his name, Cornwallis assumed various high-ranking positions both domestically and abroad. He introduced reforms as governor general of India while engaging in conflicts against Tipu Sultan during the 3rd Mysore War. His final assignment brought him back to Ireland as commander-in-chief and lord lieutenant where he successfully quelled rebellion and thwarted French invasion attempts in 1798. Charles Marquis Cornwallis left an indelible mark on history through his military prowess, political acumen, legal reforms, and administrative achievements. He remains forever immortalized through this exquisite portrait that now resides within London's National Army Museum—a fitting tribute to one of Britain's most noble leaders.
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