# Lord Mayor of London — Richard III character guide

> Lord Mayor of London in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mayor, Mayor of London

**First appearance:** 0016-act-iii-scene-v

## Who they are

Civic leader manipulated by Richard to legitimize his claim.

## In the story

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

Witnesses the aftermath of Hastings' execution and is convinced of Richard and Buckingham's just proceedings.

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

Leads the citizens to Baynard's Castle and entreats Richard to accept the crown.

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