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title: Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
author: Thomas Gainsborough
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19208/charles-cornwallis-1st-marquess-cornwallis/
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updated: 2024-07-12
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# Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
_Authored by Thomas Gainsborough_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19208.jpg)
## Image Caption
Lord [Charles Cornwallis](https://www.worldhistory.org/Charles_Cornwallis/) (1738-1805), oil on canvas portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, c. 18th century.
Royal Collection Trust.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Gainsborough, T. (2024, July 12). Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Gainsborough, Thomas. "Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 12, 2024. .
### MLA
Gainsborough, Thomas. "Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Jul 2024, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thomas_Gainsborough_(1727-88)_-_Charles,_Second_Earl_and_First_Marquess_Cornwallis_(1738-1805)_-_RCIN_400748_-_Royal_Collection.jpg) by [**Thomas Gainsborough**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thomas_Gainsborough_(1727-88)_-_Charles,_Second_Earl_and_First_Marquess_Cornwallis_(1738-1805)_-_RCIN_400748_-_Royal_Collection.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 12 July 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.