William Tavington

Colonel William Tavinton is the cheif antagonist of "The Patriot". As the colonel, and therefore leader, of the Green Dragoons, he is portrayed as a charismatic sociopath and a brutal commander. Long ago, his late father wasted away the family money, along with William's inheritance. He becomes interested in becoming a landowner in the Ohio territory after the war. He is nicknamed "The Butcher" by Brigadier General O'Hara. The character is loosely based on Banastre Tarleton. He is played by Jason Isaacs who also plays Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series.