# Theseus — A Midsummer Night's Dream character guide

> Theseus in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Duke Theseus, mighty Theseus, Theseus Pyramus, Theseus The, Theseus Moonshine

**First appearance:** 0001-act-i

## Who they are

Duke of Athens who prepares to marry Hippolyta.

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