# Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester — Henry VI, Part II character guide

> Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester in Henry VI, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Nell, Sweet Nell, gentle Nell, Dame Eleanor, Eleanor, Dame Eleanor Cobham, Gloucester Eleanor, Lady Eleanor, Duchess, Duchess Tut, Exeunt Duchess, Duchess Ay

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-ii

## Who they are

Ambitious wife of Humphrey of Gloucester, who dabbles in treasonous sorcery.

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