# Sir Thomas Lovel — Richard III character guide

> Sir Thomas Lovel in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lovel, Sir Thomas Lovel

**First appearance:** 0013-act-iii-scene-ii

## Who they are

A messenger and minor courtier loyal to Richard.

## In the story

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

Assists in carrying out Richard's order to execute Hastings.

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

Sent to Doctor Shaw and later brings Hastings' head with Ratcliff.

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