King John · Character
Blanch of Spain
John's niece, married to the Dauphin to seal a peace treaty.
minor
Also known as the Lady Blanch of Spain, Lady Blanch, the Lady Blanch
First appearance: Scene I
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In Scene I: Niece to King John, present with the English party; proposed as a bride for Lewis the Dauphin. Later, in Scene I: Torn between…
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- Other
Character groups
- French alliance and marriage
- John's opposition and allies
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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