About Henry Cornwallis
Henry Cornwallis was an English politician.
Henry Cornwallis (by 1532–1599), of Brome, Suffolk and Buxton, Norfolk, was an English Member of Parliament (MP).
He was a Member of the Parliament of England for Orford in 1553. His brother, Thomas Cornwallis, was MP for Grampound, Gatton and Suffolk.
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Who was Henry Cornwallis?
English Member of Parliament (died 1599)
When did Henry Cornwallis die?
Henry Cornwallis died in 1599.
What was Henry Cornwallis's occupation?
Henry Cornwallis was a politician.
What nationality was Henry Cornwallis?
Henry Cornwallis was English.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Henry Cornwallis
· DBpedia: Henry Cornwallis (MP for Orford)
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