# Richard, Duke of Gloucester — Henry VI, Part III character guide

> Richard, Duke of Gloucester in Henry VI, Part III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Richard, Gloucester, Dicky, Richard Duke of Gloucester

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

## Who they are

Deformed and cunning Yorkist brother, later King Richard III, who schemes for power.

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