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Richard III · Character

Earl of Oxford

A commander fighting for Richmond at Bosworth Field.

minor

Also known as Oxford

First appearance: act v scene iii

Earl of Oxford shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Supports Richmond, speaks of conscience as a weapon.
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SWSir William Br…EOEarl of PembrokeKEKing Edward IVSWSir Walter Her…HTHenry Tudor, E…EOEarl of Oxford

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