# Earl of Salisbury — Richard II character guide

> Earl of Salisbury in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Salisbury, Lord Salisbury

**First appearance:** 0010-act-ii-scene-iv

## Who they are

A nobleman loyal to Richard, who brings news of Welsh defection.

## In the story

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

Desperately tries to keep the Welsh army together, hoping for news of King Richard, but ultimately witnesses their dispersal.

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

Reports that the Welsh army has dispersed, believing Richard dead.

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

Mentioned as being with Richard at Flint Castle.

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