# Cornwallis — Poetry character guide

> Cornwallis in Poetry by Henry van Dyke Jr..

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0226-ballad-of-princeton-battle

## Who they are

British general, referenced in a historical poem.

## In the story

### [The Builders](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/chapters/the-builders)

Alluded to as the leader of the 'overweening host' that invaded America.

### [Ballad of Princeton Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/chapters/ballad-of-princeton-battle)

Mentioned as the British general who watched his 'Trenton trap' while Washington outflanked him.

## Links

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