Cornwallis Collection (page 3)

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

Duchess of Westminster - amateur dramatics, Eaton Hall
A scene from Scaramouch an amateur theatrical production performed at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, the seat of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster

The 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. Sister of Daisy, Princess of Pless

Princess of Pless - amateur dramatics, Eaton Hall
Daisy, Princess of Pless performing with her brother George Cornwallis-West in some amateur dramatics at Eaton Hall, the Cheshire seat of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster

Mary Cornwallis-West
Mary Adelaide Virginia Thomasina Eupatoria " Patsy" Cornwallis-West (n饠 FitzPatrick; 1856 - 21 July 1920) Edwardian socialite and mistress of the future King Edward VII

Daisy, Princess Henry of Pless (nee Cornwallis-West)
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

Cartoon, The Bengal Levee, by James Gillray. Showing Lord Cornwallis (1738-1803), Governor-General of India, in the middle of a crowd of sycophants in Calcutta (right background)

Winston Churchill addressing meeting in Birmingham
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - British statesman and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Seen here addressing a meeting at the Birmingham Town Hall (along with Lord Hugh Cecil)

Duchess of Westminster with her hospital staff, WW1
Constance Edwina Shelagh (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster

Duchess of Westminster & nursing staff, WW1
Constance Edwina (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster

The Sketch - America and the Peerage
Page from a supplement of The Sketch magazine featuring photographs of four wealthy American heiresses who married into the British aristocracy

Mrs George Cornwallis-West
Jennie Jerome (1845 - 1921), Lady Randolph Churchill, later Mrs George Cornwallis-West and afterwards Mrs Montagu Porch, mother of Sir Winston Churchill. Date: 1909

Algernon W. F. Greville, Vanity Fair, Spy
ALGERNON WILLIAM FULKE GREVILLE, 2nd Baron Greville (1841-1909) British Liberal politician, Member of Parliament for Westmeath, Ireland (1865-1874)

Ann Duchess Monmouth
ANN, duchess of MONMOUTH (nee Scott) wife (1) of James Scott, natural son of Charles II (2) Charles third baron Cornwallis. Date: 1651 - 1732

Ann Duchess Monmouth 2
ANN, duchess of MONMOUTH (nee Scott) wife (1) of James Scott, natural son of Charles II (2) Charles third baron Cornwallis. Date: 1651 - 1732

YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. British General Charles O Hara surrendering the sword of General Cornwallis to American General Robert Lincoln at Yorktown

Cutting out the French Corvette from the Bay of Camaret, Underneath the Forts And
Cutting out the French Corvette from the Bay of Camaret, Underneath the Forts and Batteries by a Detachment of British Boats Belonging to the Squadron Commanded by the Hon. W. Cornwallis

The Right Hon. Charles Earl Cornwallis, print made by C. Knight (engraving)
XJF486395 The Right Hon. Charles Earl Cornwallis, print made by C. Knight (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Cornwallis)

Founding of a Hindoo Female School in Cornwallis Square, at Calcutta, India, 1851 Engraving

THE HOUSE WHERE CORNWALLIS SURRENDERED, American War of Independence, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Reduced Facsimile of the Proclamation Respecting Illuminations on the Surrender Of
Reduced Facsimile of the Proclamation Respecting Illuminations on the Surrender of Cornwallis, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 a 5 October 1805), styled Viscount Brome between 1753 and 1762

The American rattle snake, en sanguine engraving shows American snake, the emblem used by Americans as a device on their flag before the adoption of the stars and stripes

York town, en sanguine engraving shows America receiving the surrender of Cornwallis in the background, while an emaciated cow representing English commerce is robbed of her milk by France, Spain

The Two Sons of Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, Being Handed over as Hostages to General Cornwallis, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

CHARLES CORNWALLIS (1738-1805). 1st Marquess Cornwallis. English general and statesman. Pencil and wash drawing, 1792, by John Smart

CIVIL WAR: YORKTOWN, c1862. Buildings in Yorktown, Virginia, during the Civil War. At left is the Nelson House, used as a field hospital

YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, at the end of the American Revolutionary War, 19 October 1781

YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders to American General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, ending fighting during the American Revolution

American War of Independence (1775-1783) English commander Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 1781. Coloured engraving

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

American War of Independence. Siege of York Town. Generals de Rochambeau and Washington giving the last orders for the attack, October 1781. English under Cornwallis defeated. Auguste Couder

American War of Independence: Defeat of British at Yorktown, Virginia 1781. Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis (1738-1805) O Hara and Chewton surrendering their swords to Washington. Engraving

The American Rattle Snake, En Sanguine Engraving Shows American Snake, The Emblem Used By Americans As A Device On Their Flag Before The Adoption Of The Stars And Stripes

York Town, En Sanguine Engraving Shows America Receiving The Surrender Of Cornwallis In The Background, While An Emaciated Cow Representing English Commerce Is Robbed Of Her Milk By France, Spain

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 A

Founding of a Hindoo Female School in Cornwallis Square, at Calcutta, India, 1851 Engraving

THE HOUSE WHERE CORNWALLIS SURRENDERED, American War of Independence, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Reduced Facsimile of the Proclamation Respecting Illuminations on the Surrender of Cornwallis, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

LORD CORNWALLIS was a British Army officer and colonial administrator, and one of the leading British generals in the American War of Independence, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Malaysia / Penang 1813
Fort Cornwallis in Penang, formerly Prince of Wales Island Date: 1813

Cornwallis Retreating! Revolutionary War broadside containing an extract of a letter from General Nathaniel Greene
GUILFORD COURT HOUSE, 1781. Cornwallis Retreating! Revolutionary War broadside containing an extract of a letter from General Nathaniel Greene, reporting on the battle at Guilford Courthouse

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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.