# King Lear — King Lear character guide

> King Lear in King Lear by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**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

## Who they are

The aging king of Britain whose decision to divide his kingdom triggers tragedy.

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