# Earl of Berkeley — Richard II character guide

> Earl of Berkeley in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Berkeley, my Lord of Berkeley

**First appearance:** 0009-act-ii-scene-iii

## Who they are

Nobleman who meets Bolingbroke at Berkeley Castle.

## Relationships

### [Duke of Gloucester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/characters/duke_of_gloucester)

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

### [Duke of Gloucester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/characters/duke_of_gloucester)

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

## In the story

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

Delivers a message from the Duke of York to Bolingbroke, then witnesses the confrontation.

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