# King John — King John character guide

> King John in King John by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** John, King John Hubert, King John Sirrah, King John Nay, King John Ay, King John O, King John Silence, King John Why, King John Bear, King John Bedlam, King John Coz, King John Cousin, King John Doth Arthur, King John From henceforth, King John In us, King John Death, King John France

**First appearance:** 0000-king-john

## Who they are

The English king whose disputed claim to the throne drives the play's conflict.

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