# John de Vere, Earl of Oxford — Henry VI, Part III character guide

> John de Vere, Earl of Oxford in Henry VI, Part III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Oxford, sweet Oxford

**First appearance:** 0023-act-iv-scene-vi

## Who they are

Lancastrian nobleman who fights for Henry VI.

## In the story

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-iii)

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

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-ii)

Accompanies Warwick with French soldiers, supporting the plot against Edward.

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-iv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-viii)

Oxford is sent to raise friends in Oxfordshire and pledges loyalty to Henry.

### [Scene I: The Battle of Barnet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-v-scene-i)

Oxford arrives with forces to support Warwick, entering Coventry.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-v-scene-ii)

Enters with Somerset, urges departure to meet the queen's forces.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-v-scene-iv)

Praises Prince Edward as a renewal of his grandfather's glory and declares they will not retreat.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_iii_se/chapters/act-v-scene-v)

Captured and ordered imprisoned at Hames Castle.

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