Why was general Cornwallis important?

Answer 1

British military officer Charles Cornwallis - also known as the Marquis Cornwallis and the Earl Cornwallis - is considered important because of his involvement in the Seven Years War and the American Revolutionary War. In the Seven Years War, he was known for helping prevent the French invasion of Hanover, and was distinguished in several battles.

During the American Revolution, he was most known for surrendering at the Siege of Yorktown, which was a pivotal battle, and was considered by some to have been the end of America's War for Independence.

Answer 2

Lieutenant General Lord Charles Cornwallis is famously known for his surrender at Yorktown. This defeat by General George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau effectively led to the end of the American Revolutionary War.

Answer 3

Charles Cornwallis the British General who surrenderd at the battle of Yorktown resulting in victory for the Americans in the Revolutionary War

Answer 4

He surrendered to Washington at Yorktown.