# Northumberland — Henry IV, Part I character guide

> Northumberland in Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** old Northumberland, My Lord Northumberland, Brother

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

Hotspur's father, a powerful but cautious rebel earl.

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