# Richard, Duke of York — Henry VI, Part II character guide

> Richard, Duke of York in Henry VI, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** York, Richard Duke of York, Richard, my Lord of York, Lord York, noble York

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

## Who they are

Powerful nobleman who claims the throne, sparking the Wars of the Roses.

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