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Marquis of Dorset

Son of Queen Elizabeth, who flees to join Richmond.

minor

Also known as Dorset, Lord Dorset, the Marquis Dorset

First appearance: Scene III

Marquis of Dorset shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dismisses Margaret as lunatic and is warned by her about the dangers of high status.
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In Scene III: Dismisses Margaret as lunatic and is warned by her about the dangers of high status. Later, in Scene I: Embraces Hastings as…

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KRKing Richard IIIGDGeorge, Duke o…LALady AnneQEQueen ElizabethKEKing Edward IVMOMarquis of Dorset

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  • Ghosts and Rebels
  • Protagonist
  • Richard's Inner Circle

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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