Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (31 December 1738 – 5 October 1805) was a British Army officer, Whig politician and colonial administrator. In the United States and United …

Nov 21, 2025 · Charles Cornwallis was a British soldier and statesman, probably best known for his defeat at Yorktown, Virginia, in the last important campaign (September 28–October 19, …

Jul 15, 2024 · Charles Cornwallis (1738 to 1805), 1st Marquess and 2nd Earl Cornwallis, was a British military officer and statesman best known for surrendering to George Washington at the …

Oct 27, 2009 · Charles Cornwallis was a British army officer who served as a general during the Revolutionary War (also known as the American Revolution). He led British forces to success …

Apr 11, 2023 · Lord Charles Cornwallis was a General in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). He held various commands during the war and participated …

Charles Cornwallis was a British Army officer and colonial administrator, best known for his role in the American Revolutionary War as a leading British general.

Best known for his surrender at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, which effectively ended hostilities and led to peace negotiations between Great Britain and the United States, Lord Cornwallis's …

Feb 13, 2025 · During the American Revolutionary War, Cornwallis quickly rose to prominence. Tasked with commanding forces in the southern colonies, he achieved several tactical …

Charles Cornwallis, First Marquess Cornwallis, was a prominent British military and political figure known for his roles during pivotal moments in British history, particularly in the American …

In December 1775, following the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Cornwallis received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant general and departed for America. He participated in the …