Richard III · Character
Cardinal Bourchier
Archbishop who is persuaded to fetch young York from sanctuary.
minor
Also known as Cardinal, Cardinal Bourchier
First appearance: act ii scene iv
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Reluctantly agrees to persuade the queen to release York from sanctuary.
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- Ghosts and Rebels
- Richard's Inner Circle
- Protagonist
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