# Cardinal Campeius — Henry VIII character guide

> Cardinal Campeius in Henry VIII by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cardinal Campeius, Campeius

**First appearance:** 0011-act-ii-scene-iv

## Who they are

A papal legate sent to hear the king's divorce case alongside Wolsey.

## In the story

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

Recently arrived, believed to be involved in the king's divorce proceedings.

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

Arrives with the commission from Rome and questions Wolsey about Doctor Pace.

### [Scene IV: The Divorce Trial at Blackfriars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-iv)

Co-judge who supports Wolsey, calls for the trial to proceed, and suggests adjournment to address Katherine's appeal.

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

Campeius accompanies Wolsey and urges Katherine to put her cause under the king's protection, warning her of the law's consequences. Katherine rebukes him for his 'Christian counsel.'

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se/characters/cardinal_campeius
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se/characters