# Earl of Salisbury — King John character guide

> Earl of Salisbury in King John by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Salisbury, Lord Salisbury, Salisbury The Count Melun, Salisbury Wounded, Salisbury Sir Richard, Salisbury O

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

## Who they are

An English nobleman who eventually rebels against King John.

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