Cornwallis Collection (page 2)

Levee of Lord Cornwallis (Governor General in the doorway on right), 1925. Creator: Unknown
Leve e of Lord Cornwallis (The Governor General stands in the doorway on the right), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Monument to Charles, Marquis Cornwallis, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1805. The monument, by Charles Rossi, shows the marquis standing on a column in ceremonial costume

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

Lord Cornwallis and Joseph Bonaparte embrace in Amiens, France, 1802 (1882-1884). Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) was a British colonial administrator and soldier

Proclamation of illuminations commemorating the surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781 (c1880). Facsimile. The surrender of the British army commanded by General Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown is

Lord Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving the sons of Tippoo Saib as hostages, 1816. Artist: I Brown
Lord Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving the sons of Tippoo Saib as hostages, 1816. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was a British military commander and colonial governor

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, English military commander, late 18th century, (c1920). Artist: H Ogborne
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, English military commander, late 18th century, (c1920). Cornwallis (1738-1805)

Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805), 1st Marquess Cornwallis, 1839. Artist:s Freeman
Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805), 1st Marquess Cornwallis, 1839. Cornwallis was an English military commander and colonial governor

The Surrender of two Sons of Tipoo Sultan (1792), c1860. After the first siege of Seringapatam at the end of the third Anglo-Mysore War, 1789-1792, two sons of the deafeated Sultan of Mysore

Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, American War of Independence, 1781. British commanders Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis (1738-1805), O Hara and Chewton surrendering their swords to George Washington

Surrender of Cornwallis, Yorktown, Virginia, 1781. British commander General Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) surrendering to the colonists after the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781

Surrender of General Cornwallis; forces of British Major General Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) (who was not himself present at the surrender)

Daisy, Princess of Pless and her sons
Daisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891

University of Virginia, Charlottesville - Lawn and Rotunda
The Lawn (part of Thomas Jeffersons Academical Village) at the University of Virginia, a masterpiece of Palladian architecture, with The Rotunda as the focal point at the north end of the site

Mrs Patrick Campbell & Lady Randolph Churchill
An interesting photograph showing the acclaimed stage beauty, Mrs Patrick Campbell (1865-1940), born Beatrice Stellar Tanner (pictured centre)

Princess Daisy of Pless
Daisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891

The Surrender Of Lord Charles Cornwallis At The Siege Of Yorktown In 1781. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Charles Cornwallis, 1St Marquis And 2Nd Earl Cornwallis, 1738 To 1805. British Army Officer, Colonial Administrator And General During The American War Of Independence

The British Surrendering Their Arms To General Washington 1781 Engraved By J Stephenson After J F Renault

Charles Cornwallis, 1St. Marquis And 2Nd. Earl Cornwallis, 1738-1805. British General And Statesman. Engraved By W.Holl From The Original Of Copley.From Englands Battles By Sea And Land By Lieut Col

Charles Cornwallis 1738 - 1805. 1St Marquis And 2Nd Earl Cornwallis. British General And Statesman. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C.1880

Surrender Of Lord Cornwallis At York Town Virginia Usa October 19Th 1781 Lord Charles Cornwallis 1St Marquis And 2Nd Earl Cornwallis 1738-1805 British General And Statesman From A 19Th Century Print

Le General Washington, Commendant en Chef des Armees Americaines, ne en Virginie en 1733 (General Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 [sic]), 1783-86

Allied warships, Dardanelles, February 1915, WW1
Allied warships which took part in the bombardment of the Dardanelles in February 1915. They are: HMS Dublin, Euryalus, Cornwallis, Amethyst, Sapphire, Vengeance, Lord Nelson, Implacable, Agamemnon

British Red Cross Society, Duchess of Westminsters Hospital
A collection of eleven original images relating to No. 1 British Red Cross Society Hospital, more commonly known as The Duchess of Westminsters Hospital, named after its Founder

The surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown A. D. 1781
The surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown A.D. 1781. Print depicts the surrender of the British forces after the Battle of Yorktown

PREV2A-00061
Charles Cornwallis, British general who surrendered at Yorktown in the American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

EVRV2A-00094
Surrender of the British army under Lord Cornwallis to the American and French forces at Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVRV2A-00232
Capitulation document from Lord Cornwallis to General Washington at Yorktown, 1781. Woodcut reproduction of the original manuscript with a watercolor wash

His Borrowed Plumes
HIS BORROWED PLUMES The cast, with author Mrs George Cornwallis-West (Lady Randolph Churchill), seated in the centre

Lady Churchill Marries
JENNIE JEROME, later Lady Randolph Churchill and then Mrs George Cornwallis West, mother of Winston Churchill, marries her third husband, Mr Montagu Porch in 1918

Two sons of Tipoo Sultan (1749-99) Sultan of Mysore, given as hostages to English under General Charles Cornwallis after first siege of Seringapatam, 1792. Engraving

Princess Henry of Pless in fancy dress
Daisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891

Constance, Duchess of Westminster
Constance Edwina (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster. Known as Shelagh. Date: 1933

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805). Eng
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805). British Army officer. Engraving. Colored

Lieutenant General Earl Cornwallis, KG (Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, 1738-1805), British army officer and colonial administrator. circa 1790s

Edward Lord Eliot
EDWARD JOHN CORNWALLIS, lord ELIOT British military commander Date: 1827 - 1864

Cornwallis (Walton)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India. Date: 1738-1805

Louisa March. Cornwallis
LOUISA marchioness CORNWALLIS (nee Gordon), wife of Charles, second marquess : with some very tasteful ornamentation suitable to her rank and station. Date: ? - 1850

Cornwallis (Profile)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India. Date: 1738-1805

Cornwallis (Brown)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India. Date: 1738-1805

Sir William Cornwallis
SIR WILLIAM CORNWALLIS British naval commander : son of the first earl, brother of Charles. Date: 1744 - 1819

Cornwallis (Ornament)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India, with a battle scene. Date: 1738-1805

Charles Baron Cornwallis
CHARLES fourth baron CORNWALLIS Date: 1674 - 1722

Charles Lord Cornwallis
CHARLES LORD CORNWALLIS son of the third earl Cornwallis, soldier, Postmaster General, Paymaster General of the forces, member of the Kit-Kat Club. Date: circa 1674 - 1722

Jennie Churchill / Vf 1912
JENNIE JEROME LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL Later wife of George Cornwallis-West Date: 1854 - 1921

Patsy Cornwallis-West
mrs PATSY CORNWALLIS-WEST, wife of William Cornwallis- West, mother-in-law of lady Randolph Churchill by lady RCs second marriage Date: 1880s

Charles, first marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) soldier & administrator in India

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"Cornwallis: A Tapestry of History and Influence" Step into the world of Cornwallis, a name that resonates with significance across various realms. From its humble beginnings at the West London Union Workhouse in Upper Holloway, London, to its pivotal role in the Siege of Yorktown in 1781 as depicted by artist Auguste Couder, it has left an indelible mark on history. But Cornwallis's influence extends beyond military conquests. In World War I, The Duchess of Westminster stood alongside her compatriots, embodying the spirit of resilience and strength. Similarly, Princess Daisy of Pless adorned herself with regal grace while nurturing her son - a testament to the enduring legacy carried by Cornwallis descendants. Jennie Churchill's captivating CDV portrait captures not only her beauty but also hints at the intriguing connections she shared with this illustrious lineage. An anonymous depiction further adds mystery to the enigmatic allure surrounding Cornwallis. George Curzon's appearance at V Fair '92 showcases how individuals bearing this name continue to shape society through their achievements and contributions. Meanwhile, Sir William Cornwallis Harris takes us on an adventurous journey through his illustration depicting hunting in South Africa during 1841 - a testament to exploration and discovery. Even amidst times of conflict like Gallipoli evacuation during WWI or moments steeped in elegance such as HSH The Princess Pless' formal studio portrait seated gracefully in gown and tiara; we witness how Cornwallis remains intertwined with historical events. Lastly, standing tall within academia is the University of Virginia's Lawn and Rotunda – an architectural marvel that stands as a symbol for knowledge and enlightenment where countless minds have been shaped under its watchful gaze. Cornwallis weaves together tales from different eras – from war-torn battlefields to opulent courts – leaving behind an intricate tapestry that tells stories both grandiose and intimate.