# King Edward IV — Henry VI, Part III character guide

> King Edward IV in Henry VI, Part III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Edward, King Edward, Edward Plantagenet

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

Ambitious Yorkist king who seizes the throne and battles to secure his rule.

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