Edward II · Character
Earl of Pembroke
A baron who joins the coalition against Gaveston yet keeps enough scruple that his custody of the favorite becomes a matter of honor.
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Also known as Pembroke, Lord Pembroke, my Lord of Pembroke
First appearance: edward ii
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Pembroke stands among the earls who scale Tynemouth's walls and swear homage to the prince's right, but he is the one whose word is questioned when Warwick snatches Gaveston from his men. His protest through James that…
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- Royal Faction and Rebels
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