# Sir William Bagot — Richard II character guide

> Sir William Bagot in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bagot, Bolingbroke Bagot

**First appearance:** 0005-act-i-scene-iv

## Who they are

A favorite of Richard who later testifies against Aumerle.

## In the story

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/chapters/act-i-scene-iv)

Present with the king, observing Bolingbroke's behavior.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-ii)

Chooses to go to Ireland to join King Richard; expresses foreboding that they may never meet again.

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

Testifies against Aumerle, claiming he heard him boast of reaching Gloucester's head and opposing Bolingbroke's return.

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