# Edward II — Character guide

> Key figures in Edward II by Christopher Marlowe.

- [King Edward II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/king_edward_ii.md): The king of England, whose favoritism toward Gaveston sparks rebellion among his nobles.
- [Piers Gaveston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/gaveston.md): The king's favorite and lover, whose arrogance and influence provoke the barons' ire.
- [Younger Mortimer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/younger_mortimer.md): Ambitious nobleman who leads the rebellion against Edward and becomes queen's lover.
- [Queen Isabella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/queen_isabella.md): Edward's neglected queen who allies with Mortimer to overthrow her husband.
- [Earl of Lancaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/lancaster.md): Powerful baron and leader of the opposition to Gaveston and the king.
- [Elder Mortimer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/elder_mortimer.md): Uncle of Younger Mortimer, a baron who opposes the king's favorites.
- [Younger Spenser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/spenser.md): New favorite of King Edward after Gaveston's death, loyal to the king.
- [Baldock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/baldock.md): Cleric and ally of Spenser, serves as Edward's advisor during the conflict.
- [Earl of Kent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/kent.md): Edward's half-brother who initially supports the king but later regrets it.
- [Earl of Warwick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/warwick.md): Baronial enemy of Gaveston, instrumental in his capture and execution.
- [Earl of Pembroke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/pembroke.md): Nobleman who initially opposes Gaveston but later shows some restraint.
- [Prince Edward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/prince_edward.md): Son of Edward II and Isabella, later becomes King Edward III.
- [Matrevis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/matrevis.md): Keeper assigned to guard the imprisoned king, complicit in his mistreatment.
- [Gurney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/gurney.md): Co-keeper of Edward during his imprisonment, involved in the king's death.
- [Lightborn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/lightborn.md): Assassin hired to murder King Edward in a gruesome manner.
- [Trussel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/trussel.md): Messenger who brings news of Edward's abdication to the court.
- [Beaumont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/beaumont.md): Nobleman who serves as a messenger and attendant to the barons.
- [Rice ap Howel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/rice_ap_howel.md): Welsh captain who captures Spenser and delivers him to the barons.
- [Levune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/levune.md): Messenger sent by the French king to negotiate with Edward.
- [Lord Berkeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/berkeley.md): Nobleman in whose castle Edward is imprisoned.
- [Lord Arundel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/arundel.md): Baron who supports the king and is executed by the rebels.
- [Sir John of Hainault](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/john_of_hainault.md): Foreign ally who aids Isabella and Mortimer in their invasion of England.
- [James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/james.md): Servant or attendant to the queen, delivering messages.
- [Niece](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/niece.md): King Edward's niece, married to Gaveston to elevate his status.
- [Elder Spenser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/elder_spenser.md): Father of Younger Spenser, executed by the barons for supporting Edward.
- [Lord Percy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/percy.md): Nobleman who briefly appears among the baronial opposition.
- [Mowbray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/mowbray.md): Nobleman mentioned as part of the baronial faction.
- [Lord Bruce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/edward_ii_se/characters/lord_bruce.md): Scottish lord referenced in the context of border conflicts.

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