In the United States , he is best remembered as one of the leading British generals in the American Revolutionary War .
Charles Cornwallis , 1st Marquis Cornwallis ( 31 December 1738 -- 5 October 1805 ) was a British military commander and colonial governor .
In the United States , Charles Cornwallis is best remembered as one of the leading British generals in the American Revolutionary War .
Charles Cornwallis , 1st Marquis Cornwallis ( 31 December 1738 -- 5 October 1805 ) was a British military commander and colonial governor .