# Marquis of Dorset — Richard III character guide

> Marquis of Dorset in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dorset, Lord Dorset, the Marquis Dorset

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

Son of Queen Elizabeth, who flees to join Richmond.

## In the story

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

Dismisses Margaret as lunatic and is warned by her about the dangers of high status.

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

Embraces Hastings as part of the king's peace; notes the pallor of the court.

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

Attempts to comfort Queen Elizabeth.

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

Urged by his mother and the Duchess of York to flee to Richmond for safety.

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

Reported to have fled to Richmond.

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