# William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk — Henry VI, Part II character guide

> William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk in Henry VI, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Suffolk, my Lord of Suffolk, gentle Suffolk, Lord Suffolk, Suffolk True, William de la Pole, Pole, the Duke of Suffolk, King Suffolk

**First appearance:** 0000-henry-vi-part-ii

## Who they are

Cunning nobleman and lover of Queen Margaret, who orchestrates Gloucester's downfall.

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