# Richard, Duke of York — Richard III character guide

> Richard, Duke of York in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** York, young York, Prince Richard of York, noble York

**First appearance:** 0010-act-ii-scene-iv

## Who they are

Younger son of Edward IV, murdered alongside his brother.

## In the story

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

The young Duke of York makes clever, biting remarks about his uncle Richard's growth and is described as a 'parlous boy.'

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

Brought from sanctuary, engages in witty banter with Richard, and mentions Clarence's ghost.

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