Henry VI, Part III · Character

John de Vere, Earl of Oxford

Lancastrian nobleman who fights for Henry VI.

minor

Also known as Oxford, sweet Oxford

First appearance: Scene VI

John de Vere, Earl of Oxford shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Supports Lancaster, recalling the execution of his brother and father by York.

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Scene III
Supports Lancaster, recalling the execution of his brother and father by York.
Scene II
Accompanies Warwick with French soldiers, supporting the plot against Edward.
Scene VI
Agrees with Somerset's plan to send Richmond to Brittany to protect him from potential reprisals if Edward regains the crown.
Scene VIII
Oxford is sent to raise friends in Oxfordshire and pledges loyalty to Henry.
Scene I: The Battle of Barnet
Oxford arrives with forces to support Warwick, entering Coventry.
Scene II
Enters with Somerset, urges departure to meet the queen's forces.
Scene IV
Praises Prince Edward as a renewal of his grandfather's glory and declares they will not retreat.
Scene V
Captured and ordered imprisoned at Hames Castle.

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