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Henry VIII · Character

John de la Car

A character mentioned in the context of Buckingham's conspiracy.

minor

Also known as John de la Car, John Car

First appearance: act ii scene i

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Buckingham's confessor, arrested as part of the plot.
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KHKing Henry VIIICWCardinal WolseyDODuke of Buckin…BRBrandonFGFirst GentlemanJDJohn de la Car

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  • Court Factions and Victims
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