Lord cornwallis history in english essay
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Cornwallis was born in 1738 in Grosvenor Square in London. He was the eldest son of a very distinguished aristocratic family. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge College. In 1757, he was commissioned an ensign in the army. He toured Europe with Prussian officer Captain de Roguin and studied at a military academy in Turin, Italy to further his career. In 1760, he became a member of theHouse of Commonsas befitting his heritage. During the Seven Years War (aka the French Indian War as it is referred to in America), Cornwallis fought in several campaigns, such as the famed Battle of Minden. He served mostly in Germany and as an aide-de-camp to the distinguishedMarquis de Lord Granby
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