# Robert Faulconbridge — King John character guide

> Robert Faulconbridge in King John by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Robert, old sir Robert, sir Robert, Robert Faulconbridge

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

The legitimate son of Sir Robert Faulconbridge, who disputes his brother's inheritance.

## Relationships

### [King John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/characters/king_john)

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King John interacts with Robert as a judge in the inheritance dispute, favoring Philip over Robert.

## In the story

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

Petitions the king to uphold his father's will, claiming Philip is illegitimate; loses the case when John rules in Philip's favor.

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