Character guide

King Edward III

major

Also known as Edward, Ned, King John Edward, John of, black Edward, King John of

King of England, leads campaigns in France and Scotland.

Countess of Salisbury

major

Also known as Countess, Salisbury

Object of King Edward's affection; resists his advances.

Prince Edward

major

Also known as Edward, Prince, black Edward

Son of King Edward III, valiant warrior at Crécy.

Robert of Artois

supporting

Also known as Artois, Edward Robert of Artois

French nobleman exiled to England, urges invasion of France.

King David of Scotland

supporting

Also known as David, King David, Ignoble David

Scottish king captured by the English at Neville's Cross.

Charles Villiers

supporting

Also known as Villiers, Charles

French prisoner who gains freedom through a promise.

Duke of Lorraine

supporting

Also known as Lorraine, Charles Duke of Normandy, Philip, young Philip, gentle Philip

French duke and ally of King John of France.

Lord Audley

supporting

Also known as Audley

English nobleman and military commander.

Earl of Warwick

supporting

Also known as Warwick

English earl and advisor to King Edward.

Lodwick

minor

Messenger and attendant to King Edward.

Earl of Derby

minor

Also known as Derby, Copland

English nobleman who captures John Copland.

King John of France

supporting

Also known as King John, John, John of Valois, Valois

King of France, captured at the Battle of Poitiers.

Lord Percy

minor

Also known as the Lord Percy, Percy

English nobleman involved in Scottish affairs.

John Copland

minor

Also known as Copland, John

English squire who captures King David of Scotland.

Queen Philip

supporting

Also known as Philip, Queen

Queen consort of King Edward III, pleads for mercy.

Edward Plantagenet

minor

Also known as Edward

Son of King Edward, possibly a minor prince.

Lord Salisbury

minor

Also known as Salisbury

English nobleman, father of the Countess.

Gobin de Grey

minor

Also known as Gobin, Gobin Gobin de Grey

French prisoner who betrays his countrymen.

Sir William Mountague

minor

English knight and messenger.

Lord Mountford

minor

French nobleman loyal to England.

Isabel

minor

Woman mentioned in passing, possibly a historical figure.

Sara

minor

Minor character, possibly a servant or attendant.

Captain of Calais

minor

Also known as Captain The burgesses of Calice

French captain who surrenders Calais to the English.

First Frenchman

minor

French soldier or citizen in Calais.

Second Frenchman

minor

Also known as Second Frenchman Tush

French soldier or citizen in Calais.

Third Frenchman

minor

Also known as Frenchman

French soldier or citizen in Calais.

Douglas

minor

Also known as Douglas Jemmy

Scottish nobleman fighting against England.

Philip Le Beau

minor

Also known as Le Beau

French nobleman, possibly a herald.

Old Jacob

minor

Elderly character, possibly a biblical allusion.