# Sergeant Broughton — Lavengro character guide

> Sergeant Broughton in Lavengro by George Borrow.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Broughton, old Sergeant Broughton, Sergeant Broughton, Brave old Broughton, old Broughton

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A historical boxer and trainer, referenced in sporting discussions.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the champion Johnson whom Brain conquered.

### [Pseudo-Radicals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lavengro_se/chapters/x-pseudo-radicals)

Referenced as 'the son of the Norfolk clergyman'—a brave man compared to Wellington.

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