# Sir John Bushy — Richard II character guide

> Sir John Bushy in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bushy

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

## Who they are

A favorite of Richard, executed by Bolingbroke for treason.

## In the story

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

Brings news of John of Gaunt's sudden illness and request for the king to visit.

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

Sent by Richard to summon the Earl of Wiltshire.

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

Attempts to comfort the Queen with philosophical reasoning; later plans to flee to Bristol Castle.

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

Prisoner condemned to death; accepts his fate calmly.

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

Reported as executed by Bolingbroke, along with Green.

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