Colonel William Tavington, or only known as William Tavington, is the main antagonist of the 2000 historical film called ''The Patriot''.
He is portrayed by Jason Isaacs.
History[]
Then when a young man signs up for the Continental Army and during the American Revolution that took place in 1776, he is forced to return to his father's home a war veteran from France and India named Benjamin Martin. After that, the six brothers that after, the six brothers that after the siege of Charleson. The wounded Gabriel is soon accompanied by many British and American soldiers who were also wounded in the battle, and how Benjamin and his family look after them. Even Tavington and his Dragoons appear in an attempt to arrest Gabriel, but when Thomas the son of Benjamin tries to free Gabriel from Tavington's men, Tavington then kills him. Meanwhile, Benjamin suffers from the loss of his son. After that, Tavington simply sets the house on fire and also orders all wounded American soldiers to be executed. After that, Benjamin and his two sons, Nathan and Samuel track down Gabriel's red coat and kill Tavington's soldiers. Although Tavington heard this news, he was unable to find out who was behind it, and named then ghost.
After that, Benjamin is soon promoted to colonel by his former commander, Colonel Harry Burwell. They then attack the forces of the general serving Tavington, bombing Lord Conwallis' forces and stealing his belongings. After that, angry Cornwallis blames Tavington for starting the war for his brutal mannerisms, but Tavington manages to convince him to go after the attackers and kill their families before settings fire to their homes. After that, Tavington discovers the identity of one of the attackers, and invaders his residence and tries to find some of his relatives, but everyone hides from them. Tavington then burns the church with everyone inside, including Gabriel's new wife, Anne who died inside the church.
Gabriel listens to news of the Tavington massacre and brutally attacks him and his men in the camp. And when only Tavington remains, he then shoots him and he falls to the ground. And without wanting to know if he is really dead, Gabriel approaches the body to check if he is really dead in an attempt to stab him to make sure. However, Tavington cunningly gets up and stabs him and runs away. Benjamin appears and consoles his dying son in his arms. And he gathers strenght to continue fighting and after remembering Gabriel's dedication to the cause.
Benjamin and his followers attack Cornwallis' forces in a tough battle. Benjamin then has a confrontation with Tavington in which he drops him off the horse and prepares to kill him, but ends up hitting him in the shoulder after an explosion distracts him. Tavington then seizes the opportunity and attacks him with a sword but however, despite Benjamin trying to block him, he is beaten by Tavington and when Tavington prepares to kill him; Benjamin then hands down just in time and stabs him with a bayonet that he picked up nearby. Benjamin then takes revenge and stabs him repeatedly.