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My Famous American is Charles Lord Cornwallis

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  • Birth Date

    Birth Date

    He was born in December 31, 1705.
  • his real name

    his real name

    His real name is Charles Lord Cornwallis.
  • Family

    Family

    He had a wife Jemima Countess Cornwallis, a daughter named Mary, and a son, Charles.
  • Big Move for Cornwallis

    Big Move for Cornwallis

    Charles out smarted George Washington defensive position at the battle of Brandywine
  • Returned to England

    Returned to England

    Charles returned to England in Nov from Fort Mecer.
  • Marjor Role Playing

    Marjor Role Playing

    Corwallis played an important role in command in the Brittish Rear Guard in the unfinished battle of Monmouth Courthouse.
  • The devoted himself

    The devoted himself

    After his wife's death, Cornwallis gave his entire self to the military and took command of British forces in the southern American colonies.
  • Cornwallis return

    Cornwallis return

    Cornwallis returned home again only this time to take care of his very sick wife.
  • The 50/50 Chance of winning this battle

    The 50/50 Chance of winning this battle

    In the summer of 1781 both armies went head to head to fight for victory.
  • Cornwallis won the battle with Nathanael Greene

    Cornwallis won the battle with Nathanael Greene

    Cornwallis defeated Nathanael Greene at Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina, about 2,000 men participated in the battle, an surprisingly over a quarter men fell to their death.
  • His death

    His death

    He had his Death Oct 5 1805.