Henry Cornewall (British Army officer, born 1685)
Lieutenant-General Henry Cornewall (1685–4 June 1756) was a British Army officer.
He was the eldest son of Colonel Henry Cornewall of Moccas Court, Herefordshire; Velters Cornewall and James Cornewall were his half-brothers.
After service with the 2nd Troop of Horse Guards, Cornewall was colonel of the 7th Regiment of Marines from 1740 to 1748, Member of Parliament for Hereford from 1747 to 1754, and Governor of Londonderry from 1749 until his death.[1]
He was made Groom of the Bedchamber to King George I in 1714, serving in the royal household until the King's death in 1727.
He died unmarried.
References
- ↑ Newman, A. N. (1970). "Cornewall, Henry (1685-1756)". In Sedgwick, Romney. The House of Commons 1715-1754. The History of Parliament Trust.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edward Cope Hopton Thomas Geers Winford |
Member of Parliament for Hereford 1747–1754 With: Daniel Leighton |
Succeeded by Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore John Symons |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Phineas Bowles |
Governor of Londonderry 1739–1749 |
Succeeded by Sir Robert Rich |
| New regiment | Colonel of the 7th Regiment of Marines 1740–1748 |
Regiment disbanded |
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