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he died and was burrieds in a tomb
Jermaine Romaguera
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∙ 11y agoHis defeat at Yorktown didn't harm his career.
In 1786 he was knighted and then appointed Governor General and Commander in Chief in India, where he performed important reforms and led successfully military actions against the rebellion of Tipu Sultan.
Returned in England he became Master-General of the Ordnance in 1794.
In 1798 he was appointed Lord Lieutenant and Commander in Chief of Ireland.
After the Treaty of Amiens in 1802, of which he was the chief British signatory he was again appointed to India, where he died in 1805.
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What was the role of lord Cornwallis in the revolutionary war?
Lord Charles Cornwallis is the British general who was accused of "losing America" having fought against the Americans in many different battles during the Revolutionary War. In 1776, Cornwallis arrived in America two years after the Revolution started. Cornwallis came to America with the rank of major general, but by 1780 he was responsible for the entire British campaign in the South. At first Cornwallis was successful against the American forces, but that all began to change in January 1781 when he was defeated by Nathanael Greene's army in South Carolina. In August 1781 Cornwallis was in Yorktown waiting for more troops to arrive. However, by the time the new British troops arrived the French were ready to attack. The American and French troops cornered the British forces and Cornwallis' forces had to surrender. The British surrender at Yorktown led to the end of the Revolutionary War. After the war, Cornwallis became the Governor General of India and the Viceroy of Ireland. Cornwallis died in 1805.
Why was Yorktown a key moment in the American war of independence?
Yorktown was a major American victory, with two American armies pursuing the British Army to a small peninsula. The British believed that they would be resupplied and reinforced by sea, but the French Navy arrived in support of the small American Navy and prevented arrival of British ships. The large British force sued for peace and the King was finally convinced by his advisors and Parliament that the costly war must be ended. In simpler terms, Yorktown is where America became free of foreign rule.
Who tried and hung as a spy while Benedict Arnold escaped and became a general in the british Army?
British Major John André, who was hung on October 2, 1780.
When was Charles Grey British Prime Minister?
From 1830 for 3 years and 229 days. So 1830-1834.He was also aged 66 when he became Prime Minister.
What did Charles Townshed invent?
In the 1730's Viscount Charles Townshend introduced English farmers to the four field crop rotation, though it is incorrect to say that he invented it. There was also just Charles Townshend who was in the British parliament.
What was the role of lord Cornwallis in the revolutionary war?
Lord Charles Cornwallis is the British general who was accused of "losing America" having fought against the Americans in many different battles during the Revolutionary War. In 1776, Cornwallis arrived in America two years after the Revolution started. Cornwallis came to America with the rank of major general, but by 1780 he was responsible for the entire British campaign in the South. At first Cornwallis was successful against the American forces, but that all began to change in January 1781 when he was defeated by Nathanael Greene's army in South Carolina. In August 1781 Cornwallis was in Yorktown waiting for more troops to arrive. However, by the time the new British troops arrived the French were ready to attack. The American and French troops cornered the British forces and Cornwallis' forces had to surrender. The British surrender at Yorktown led to the end of the Revolutionary War. After the war, Cornwallis became the Governor General of India and the Viceroy of Ireland. Cornwallis died in 1805.
Which of these person became the governor-general of India twice?
Lord cornwallis
What was the outcome of the yorkton battle?
At the end of this revolutionary war battle, the British surrendered and America became an independent nation. general Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington.
What are some additional facts about the Revolutionary War?
One additional fact about the Revolutionary War is that General Washington and General Cornwallis had tea together during the war. With that the two became acquainted.
The british novelist Charles Dickens became famous with his?
he became famous in his own life time for his stories and verses.
How did the sing King Charles become famous?
The British singer and songwriter King Charles became famous for his music. He also became famous for being the first British born artist to win the International Songwriting Competition in Nashville.
How did Benedict Arnold get captured?
Benedict Arnold was never captured. It was British Major John Andre, who was involved in the plan to hand West Point over to the British, that was captured by the Americans and hanged as a spy.
Who was DeGaulle of France?
a french general in ww2 which later became the president of France
Who was WW2 Colonel Tinsley in the British Army?
Colonel Charles Henry Tinsley who later became Sir
Who was the british general in the Revolutionary War?
During the Revolutionary War England had many generals. However, There are several who were instrumental. Before the War started Governor Guy Carleton of Quebec was selling firearms to the Indians and instructing them to kill the frontiersmen on the western frontier. In 1774 in a pitched battle in Point Pleasant, Virginia, over 1,000 Indians were killed as they tried to launch a surprise attack on a fort. Point Pleasant is now a part of West Virginia. General Gage was in Boston in the beginning during the early stages of the problems in New England. He made miscalculation after miscalculation. General Howe then became the Commander of the entire war in America in theory. Reality did not work that way. His bosses in London would undercut him. General Clinton Replaced Howe as commander of the Forces in America in 1778. In the South, General Cornwallis took over. He would surrender at Yorktown. After Yorktown, Governor Guy Carlton replaced Clinton as Commander in Chief. Here was the one man that almost all Americans would join together and fight against and he was now in charge.
You were the American genral who tricked the British at fort stanwix but later betrayed your country?
Benedict Arnold is the American general who tricked the British at Fort Stanwix and later betrayed America. He later defected to the British army and was became brigadier general.
What are Napoleon's accomplisments?
He drove the British Fleet out of Toulon, became a French General at the age of 24, became the First Consul of France and the Emperor of the French.
