# Duke of York — Henry V character guide

> Duke of York in Henry V by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Edward, Edward the Duke of York

**First appearance:** 0027-act-iv-scene-vi

## Who they are

An English nobleman who dies heroically at Agincourt.

## In the story

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

Kneels to request command of the vanguard, which Henry grants.

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

Died after fighting valiantly; embraced Suffolk in his final moments.

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