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Henry VI, Part II · Character

Margery Jourdain

Witch who raises a spirit for the Duchess of Gloucester.

minor

Also known as Margery Jourdain, Margaret Jourdain, Margaret Jourdain Asmath, Jourdain, Margaret

First appearance: Scene IV

Margery Jourdain shows up with force in Scene IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The witch who commands the spirit Asmath during the ritual, is arrested.
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Margery Jourdain first appears in 0005 act i scene iv.

In Scene IV: The witch who commands the spirit Asmath during the ritual, is arrested.

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KHKing Henry VIJHJohn HumeHDHumphrey, Duke…RDRichard, Duke …WDWilliam de la …MJMargery Jourdain

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See Margery Jourdain in Scene IV
See Margery Jourdain in Scene IV