Charles Cornwallis, 2nd Marquess Cornwallis

Biography

Charles Cornwallis, 2nd Marquess Cornwallis, was born in 1774 and died in 1823, living through a transformative period in British history. He inherited his title and played a role in the political affairs of his era, continuing the legacy of his distinguished family.

His remains were interred at Culford, reflecting his connections to that estate. He lived during the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent period of British political reform and social change.