# Brandon — Henry VIII character guide

> Brandon in Henry VIII by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Brandon

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

A nobleman who arrests the Duke of Buckingham for treason.

## Relationships

### [King Henry VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se/characters/king_henry_viii)

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Brandon is a loyal courtier and servant to Henry, carrying out the king's orders against Buckingham.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se/chapters/act-i-scene-i)

Leads the arrest of Buckingham and Abergavenny.

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

Appears as Suffolk, discussing the king's state and Wolsey's pride.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-i)

Duke of Suffolk, claims the office of high-steward and appears in the coronation procession.

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