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Surveyor

Buckingham's former servant who testifies against him at his trial.

minor

Also known as Surveyor, Surveyor Sir

First appearance: Scene II

Surveyor shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Buckingham's surveyor, suspected of being bribed by Wolsey.
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In Scene I: Buckingham's surveyor, suspected of being bribed by Wolsey. Later, in Scene II: Former servant of Buckingham, testifies…

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QKQueen KatherineCWCardinal WolseyKHKing Henry VIIIDODuke of Buckin…NHNicholas HopkinsSUSurveyor

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

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