# Sir Henry Green — Richard II character guide

> Sir Henry Green in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Green

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

## Who they are

A favorite of Richard, executed alongside Bushy by Bolingbroke.

## In the story

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

Advises Richard to focus on the Irish rebels and expedite military action.

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

Brings news of Bolingbroke's return and the defection of nobles; decides to take refuge at Bristol Castle.

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

Prisoner condemned to death; expresses hope for divine justice.

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

Reported as executed by Bolingbroke, along with Bushy.

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