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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

The surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia
YORKTOWN SURRENDER, 1781. The surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, ending the fighting in the American Revolution, 19 October 1781

The landing of 6, 000 British soldiers under General Cornwallis at the foot of the Jersey Palisades near Fort Lee
CORNWALLIS: LANDING, 1776. The landing of 6, 000 British soldiers under General Cornwallis at the foot of the Jersey Palisades near Fort Lee on the Hudson River, 20 November 1776

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

The surrender of Lord Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln at Yorktown, Virginia
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The surrender of Lord Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781: engraving, American, 1827

General Cornwallis note to George Washington proposing a truce
SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN. General Cornwallis note to George Washington proposing a truce

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

Orders. Broadside by British General Henry Clinton, Charleston, South Carolina, 1 June 1780
SOUTH CAROLINA, 1780. Orders. Broadside by British General Henry Clinton, Charleston, South Carolina, 1 June 1780, congratulating the British Army on its successes in the back country of the state

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

Fictional representation of British General Charles Cornwallis surrendering his sword to George Washington at Yorktown
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. Fictional representation of British General Charles Cornwallis surrendering his sword to George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, 19 October 1781

The British surrender at Yorktown on 19 October 1781: colored engraving after Arthur Burdett Frost
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown on 19 October 1781: colored engraving after Arthur Burdett Frost

British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders to American George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders to American George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, ending fighting during the American Revolution, 19 October 1781

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

Yorktown: Surrender, 1781
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. British General Charles Cornwallis surrendering to General George Washington and French General Rochambeau at Yorktown, Virginia, 19 October 1781

YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The house at Yorktown, Virginia, owned by Augustine Moore, where British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered on 19 October 1781. Wood engraving, American, 1850

CLIPPER SHIP, 1862. The new English iron clipper Cornwallis, built for the Black Ball Line. Wood engraving, English, 1862

CHARLES CORNWALLIS (1738-1805). 1st Marquess Cornwallis. English soldier and diplomat. Steel engraving by Samuel Collyer, 19th century

BRITISH IN INDIA, 1792. The surrender of two sons of Tipu Sultan to Lord Cornwallis, 1792. Steel engraving, 19th century

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown Va. Oct. 19th. 1781. Print shows British officers walking next to General Lincoln between lines of American and French soldiers. Date c1852

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, VA Oct. 19th 1781

Lord Charles Cornwallis is Taken
Lord Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis is Taken! Date: 1781

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis
Surrender of Lord Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia on October 19th 1781 with Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier

Daisy, Princess 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

Coronation of Faisal I of Iraq (1883 - 1933) on the 23rd August 1921 (at 6am in the morning!) depicted on a Christmas Greetings card

SASSABY AND HARTEBEEST, Two varieties of African antelope. Illustration, 1841, by Sir William C. Harris

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Surrender of British army under commander Cornwallis to Washington and Rochambeau at Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

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British surrender at Yorktown, 1781, effectively ending the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by A.B. Frost

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American General Benjamin Lincoln receiving Lord Cornwalliss sword from British General O Hara during the Yorktown surrender ceremony, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Elderly inmates, Islington Workhouse, London

Lady Randolph Spencer-Churchill
Jennie Jerome (1845 - 1921), Lady Randolph Churchill, later Mrs George Cornwallis-West and afterwards Mrs Montagu Porch, mother of Sir Winston Churchill. Pictured around 1880

Mrs Cornwallis West
JENNIE JEROME, formerly Lady Randolph Churchill and mother of Winston, pictured in 1902 when she was married to George Cornwallis West

Cornwallis Surrenders
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown

1st Marquess Cornwallis
CHARLES, FIRST MARQUESS CORNWALLIS English Military Commander and colonial governor. British General in the American Revolutionary War

British Surrender / 1781
The British surrender their arms to the American army at Yorktown; prominent figures shown include Washington, Lafayette and Cornwallis

Cornwallis (Beechey)
CHARLES, second earl and first marquess CORNWALLIS British military commander, governor-general of India, depicted in his Garter robes as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

Seringapatam 1792
British troops under the command of General Charles Cornwallis capture Seringapatam, the Mysore city ruled by Sultan Tippoo Sahib

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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.