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Henry VI, Part I · Character

Lionel Duke of Clarence

Ancestor of the Plantagenet line, referenced in genealogy.

minor

Also known as Lionel Duke of Clarence

First appearance: act ii scene v

Lionel Duke of Clarence first appears in 0013 act ii scene v.

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RPRichard Planta…KHKing Henry the…KEKing Edward th…DODuke of Glouce…JTJohn TalbotLDLionel Duke of Clare…

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  • Historical Figures and Minor Characters
  • Yorkist Lineage and Court Strife
  • French and English Factions
  • Talbot Family and Marriage Plot

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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