# Second Gentleman — Henry VIII character guide

> Second Gentleman in Henry VIII by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Second Gentleman, Second Gentleman He of Winchester

**First appearance:** 0016-act-iv-scene-i

## Who they are

A spectator who discusses court gossip and the coronation.

## Relationships

### [First Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se/characters/first_gentleman)

_social_

They are anonymous court observers who gossip and comment on events, acting as a chorus.

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

_social_

The Second Gentleman observes Henry's actions and court gossip, with no direct relationship.

### [First Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_viii_se/characters/first_gentleman)

_social_

They are anonymous court observers who gossip and comment on events, acting as a chorus.

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

_social_

The Second Gentleman observes Henry's actions and court gossip, with no direct relationship.

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

_social_

The Second Gentleman observes Henry's actions and court gossip, with no direct relationship.

## In the story

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

Inquires about Buckingham's fate and reveals the secret of the impending divorce, linking it to Cardinal Wolsey's malice.

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