# Jack Cade — Henry VI, Part II character guide

> Jack Cade in Henry VI, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Cade, Brother Jack Cade, Soldier Jack Cade, John Cade, John Mortimer, Cade Marry, Cade surprised, Cade O monstrous, Cade Tut, Cade Valiant, Cade Here, Cade Iden, Messenger Jack Cade, that monstrous rebel Cade

**First appearance:** 0017-act-iv-scene-ii

## Who they are

Leader of a popular rebellion in Kent, claiming to be John Mortimer and threatening London.

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