# Duke of Austria — King John character guide

> Duke of Austria in King John by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Austria, Austria Peace

**First appearance:** 0003-act-ii

## Who they are

An ally of France who wears the lion's skin of Richard the Lionheart.

## In the story

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

Allies with France, pledges to support Arthur until he is king of England.

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

Insulted by Constance and the Bastard for his perceived cowardice and shifting allegiances.

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