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Henry VI, Part II · Character

John Holland

Rebel follower of Jack Cade.

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Also known as John Holland, Holland

First appearance: Scene II

John Holland shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A rebel supporter who laments that 'it was never merry world in England since gentlemen came up.'
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In Scene II: A rebel supporter who laments that 'it was never merry world in England since gentlemen came up.' Later, in Scene VII: A…

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GBGeorge BevisKHKing Henry VIJCJack CadeQMQueen MargaretWDWilliam de la …JHJohn Holland

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  • Minor characters and victims
  • Conspirators and rebels
  • Protagonist

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