# Duke of Norfolk — Richard III character guide

> Duke of Norfolk in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Norfolk, John Duke of Norfolk

**First appearance:** 0028-act-v-scene-iii

## Who they are

A key commander in Richard's army at Bosworth.

## In the story

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

Reports enemy numbers; Richard assigns him to command and orders him to stir with the lark.

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

Fighting on the field; Catesby calls to him for rescue.

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

Listed among the slain on Richard's side.

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