Who was the British general who arrived in New York in July 1776 and later defeated the Americans at the battle of brandy wine?

The British general who arrived in New York in July 1776 and later defeated the Americans at the Battle of Brandywine was General William Howe. He played a significant role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War, leading British forces in several key battles. Howe's victory at Brandywine in September 1777 allowed British troops to capture Philadelphia, the American capital at the time.