# Cornwallis — The Columbiad character guide

> Cornwallis in The Columbiad by Joel Barlow.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** brave Cornwallis

**First appearance:** 0009-book-vi

## Who they are

British General Charles Cornwallis, surrendering at Yorktown, depicted with reluctant respect.

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