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Henry VI, Part II · Character

Sir John Mortimer

York's uncle, a claimant to the throne, mentioned in York's genealogy.

minor

Also known as Sir John Mortimer, John

First appearance: act ii scene ii

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KHKing Henry VIHDHumphrey, Duke…WDWilliam de la …RDRichard, Duke …SJSir John Mortimer

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