# Lord Angelo — Measure for Measure character guide

> Lord Angelo in Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Angelo, Justice, Justice Lord Angelo, Angelo Maiden, cousin Angelo, this Lord Angelo, Angelo Yea, Angelo Hark, Angelo Benefactors, Angelo Escalus, Exeunt Angelo

**First appearance:** 0001-act-i

## Who they are

The strict deputy left in charge by the Duke, who enforces old laws against fornication.

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