# First Gentleman — Henry VIII character guide

> First Gentleman in Henry VIII by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** First Gentleman, First Gentleman 'Tis, First Gentleman Marquess Dorset

**First appearance:** 0016-act-iv-scene-i

## Who they are

A spectator who describes the coronation and other court events.

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