William Cornwallis-West
William Cornwallis-West | |
|---|---|
"Denbighshire". Caricature by Spy published in Vanity Fair in 1892 | |
| Lord-Lieutenant of Denbighshire | |
| In office 1872–1917 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Myddelton Biddulph |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Kenyon |
| Member of Parliament for Denbighshire West | |
| In office 1885–1892 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | John Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Cornwallis West 20 March 1835 Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany |
| Died | 4 July 1917 (aged 82) Ruthin Castle, Denbighshire, Wales |
| Political party | Liberal Party; Liberal Unionist Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Daisy, Princess of Pless Constance Lewis George Cornwallis-West |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Richard West Theresa Cornwallis Whitby |
Colonel William Cornwallis Cornwallis-West, VD, JP, DL (20 March 1835 – 4 July 1917) was a British landowner, politician for seven years from 1885 and raised the 6th (Ruthin) Denbighshire Rifle Volunteer Corps followed by further ceremonial duties in the wider territorial army in Wales.