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Duke of Norfolk

A key commander in Richard's army at Bosworth.

minor

Also known as Norfolk, John Duke of Norfolk

First appearance: Scene III

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

Reports enemy numbers; Richard assigns him to command and orders him to stir with the lark.
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In Scene III: Reports enemy numbers; Richard assigns him to command and orders him to stir with the lark. Later, in Scene IV: Fighting on…

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KRKing Richard IIILHLord HastingsGDGeorge, Duke o…LSLord StanleyKEKing Edward IVDODuke of Norfolk

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  • Other

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

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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