Lord Charles Cornwallis
Lord Charles CornwallisAmerican Revolutionary WarYorktown surrenderBritish GeneralGovernor-General of India
Lord Charles Cornwallis was a prominent British general and colonial administrator, best known for his pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War where he famously surrendered his army at Yorktown in 1781. His distinguished career also included significant service as Governor-General of India and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, implementing key reforms and leading military campaigns across the British Empire.