# Duke of Bedford — Henry V character guide

> Duke of Bedford in Henry V by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bedford, brother Bedford

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i-scene-ii

## Who they are

Henry's brother, an English nobleman present at the French campaign.

## In the story

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_v_se/chapters/act-i-scene-ii)

Present in the scene as part of Henry's court.

### [Scene II: The Southampton Conspiracy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_v_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-ii)

Opens the scene commenting on the boldness of the king in trusting the traitors.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_v_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-i)

Present among the English forces before Harfleur.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_v_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-iii)

Exchanges farewells with Salisbury and supports the king's leadership.

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