# Duke of Gloucester — Richard II character guide

> Duke of Gloucester in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gloucester, noble Gloucester

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

## Who they are

Murdered uncle of Richard, whose death drives the Duchess's plea for vengeance.

## Relationships

### [Earl of Berkeley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/characters/earl_of_berkeley)

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Gloucester and Berkeley interact as noblemen in the political and military sphere, likely as allies or subordinates.

### [Earl of Berkeley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/characters/earl_of_berkeley)

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Gloucester and Berkeley interact as noblemen in the political and military sphere, likely as allies or subordinates.

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