Sir George Cornewall, 2nd Baronet
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Sir George Cornewall, 2nd Baronet (8 November 1748 – 26 August 1819) was a British
politician, soldier and baronet.
and then at Christ Church, Oxford
, where he graduated with a Master of Arts
in 1769. Four years later he received a Doctorate of Civil Law by the University of Oxford
. In 1771, he assumed by royal licence the surname Cornewall in lieu of his patronym, to inherit from his father-in-law.
in 1774, sitting for Herefordshire
until 1796. He represented the constituency again in the Parliament of the United Kingdom
between 1802 and 1807. Cornwall served in the Herefordshire Militia and became its colonel in 1805. He was owner of a plantage in Grenada
and let build Moccas Court, the family's later residence. He inherited Mouse Castle, Cusop
but exchanged it.
, his fifth daughter Harriet to Thomas Frankland Lewis and his youngest daughter Caroline to Sir William Duff-Gordon, 2nd Baronet
.
United Kingdom
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politician, soldier and baronet.
Background
Born George Amyand, he was the older son of Sir George Amyand, 1st Baronet and his wife Anna Maria Korteen, daughter of John Abraham Korteen. In 1766, he succeeded his father as baronet. Cornewall was educated at Eton CollegeEton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and then at Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
, where he graduated with a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (Oxbridge)
In the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Dublin, Bachelors of Arts of these universities are admitted to the degree of Master of Arts or Master in Arts on application after six or seven years' seniority as members of the university .There is no examination or study required for the degree...
in 1769. Four years later he received a Doctorate of Civil Law by the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
. In 1771, he assumed by royal licence the surname Cornewall in lieu of his patronym, to inherit from his father-in-law.
Career
He entered the British House of CommonsBritish House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
in 1774, sitting for Herefordshire
Herefordshire (UK Parliament constituency)
The county constituency of Herefordshire, in the West Midlands of England bordering on Wales, was abolished when the county was divided for parliamentary purposes in 1885...
until 1796. He represented the constituency again in the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom, British Crown dependencies and British overseas territories, located in London...
between 1802 and 1807. Cornwall served in the Herefordshire Militia and became its colonel in 1805. He was owner of a plantage in Grenada
Grenada
Grenada is an island country and Commonwealth Realm consisting of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea...
and let build Moccas Court, the family's later residence. He inherited Mouse Castle, Cusop
Cusop
Cusop is a village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England that lies next to the town of Hay-on-Wye in Wales. It is reached by driving out of Hay towards Bredwardine, and turning right into Cusop Dingle....
but exchanged it.
Family
On 18 July 1771, he married Catherine Cornewall, daughter of Velters Cornewall, and had by her two sons and six daughters. Cornewall died in 1819 and was buried at his seat. He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his older son George. His fourth daughter Frances Elizabeth was married to Henry Devereux, 14th Viscount HerefordHenry Devereux, 14th Viscount Hereford
Henry Fleming Lea Devereux, 14th Viscount Hereford PC was a British Tory politician. He served as Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms between 1827 and 1830 and again between 1834 and 1835....
, his fifth daughter Harriet to Thomas Frankland Lewis and his youngest daughter Caroline to Sir William Duff-Gordon, 2nd Baronet
Sir William Duff-Gordon, 2nd Baronet
Sir William Duff-Gordon, 2nd Baronet , known as William Gordon until 1815, was a Scottish politician.Duff-Gordon was the son of the Hon. Alexander Gordon, Lord Rockville, son of William Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aberdeen. His mother was Anne, daughter of William Duff...
.