Lord Cornwallis
British commander whose surrender at Yorktown effectively ended the American Revolutionary War. Cornwallis was a capable field commander hampered by poor strategic direction from London. After the war he served as Governor-General of India, where his reforms had lasting impact. His Yorktown defeat became the enduring symbol of British failure in America.
- Lived: 1738 CE – 1805 CE
- Nationality: british
- Roles: general, commander
