Henry VIII · Character
Nicholas Hopkins
A monk who prophesies Buckingham's rise to power, leading to his arrest.
minor
Also known as Nicholas Hopkins, Hopkins, that Hopkins
First appearance: act ii scene i
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Mentioned as a monk involved in the plot against Buckingham.
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- Nobles, Servants, and Witnesses
- Protagonist
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