Cornstalk (born circa 1720? - died November 10, 1777) was a prominent Shawnee leader in the Ohio Country in the 1760s and 1770s. His name in the Shawnee language was Hokoleskwa. Little is known about his early life. He may have been born in the Province of Pennsylvania.

What role did Cornstalk play in the Revolutionary War?

Cornstalk was a prominent leader of the Shawnee Indians during the American Revolution. While little is known about his early years, he played a significant role in Dunmore's War, waged between the Native Americans of present-day Kentucky and white immigrants wishing to settle the area.

Who was Hokolesqua?

Hokolesqua -- called "Cornstalk" by Anglo-Americans -- was a Shawnee leader. He was born about 1720. ... Hokolesqua led raiding parties into western Virginia, hoping to drive the English away from Shawnee territory. He also played an active part in Pontiac's Rebellion in 1763.