# Sir William Davenant — Hudibras character guide

> Sir William Davenant in Hudibras by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir William d'Avenant, Sir William

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-canto-i

## Who they are

Poet laureate, mentioned in literary satire.

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