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Which regiment was Cornwallis colonel of from 1766?

  • 27th Regiment

  • 33rd Regiment of Foot

  • 45th Regiment

  • 22nd Regiment

Answer

The 33rd Regiment of Foot, also known as the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, was commanded by Charles Cornwallis as its colonel from 1766. Cornwallis, a renowned British general, served in the regiment for several years, rising through the ranks and eventually becoming its commanding officer. The 33rd Regiment of Foot played a significant role in various military campaigns, including the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
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