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King Lear
King Lear is a character in King Lear by William Shakespeare.
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Also known as Lear, King Lear Ay, King Lear Regan, King Lear Prithee, King Lear Ha, King Lear Darkness, King Lear My lord of Burgundy, King Lear True, King Lear Thou, King Lear By Jupiter, King Lear Deny
First appearance: 0002-act-i-scene-i
The aging king of Britain whose decision to divide his kingdom triggers tragedy.