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What year was Charles Cornwallis born?

  • 1735

  • 1740

  • 1738

  • 1742

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Charles Cornwallis, a renowned British general during the American Revolutionary War, was born in 1738. His early military career included service in the Seven Years' War, where he gained valuable experience. Cornwallis played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, leading British forces in several key battles, including the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, which ultimately resulted in the British surrender and the American victory.
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