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Earl of Northumberland

A nobleman who reluctantly supports Richard.

minor

Also known as Northumberland, the melancholy Lord Northumberland

First appearance: act v scene iii

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KRKing Richard IIISRSir Richard Ra…GDGeorge, Duke o…SWSir William Ca…TEThomas, Earl o…EOEarl of Northumberland

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