Charles Cornwallis, 1st Earl Cornwallis
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Charles Cornwallis, 1st Earl Cornwallis PC (29 March 1700 ā 23 June 1762), styled The Honourable Charles Cornwallis until 1722 and known as The Lord Cornwallis between 1722 and 1753, was a British peer.
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The Earl Cornwallis | |
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Lord-Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets and Constable of the Tower of London | |
In office 1740ā1762 | |
Monarchs | George II George III |
Preceded by | Vacant |
Succeeded by | The Lord Berkeley of Stratton |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 March 1700 (1700-03-29) |
Died | 23 June 1762 (1762-06-24) (aged 62) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Hon. Elizabeth Townshend (d. 1785) |
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