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Capucius

Ambassador from Emperor Charles V who visits Queen Katherine in her illness.

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Also known as Capucius, Capucius Madam

First appearance: Scene II

Capucius shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The emperor's ambassador, sent by the king to visit Katherine, who delivers her final letter to Henry.
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QKQueen KatherineDODuke of Buckin…KHKing Henry VIIICWCardinal WolseyGRGriffithCACapucius

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  • Nobles, Servants, and Witnesses
  • Court Factions and Victims
  • Protagonist

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