# Leonato — Much Ado About Nothing character guide

> Leonato in Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Signior Leonato, Leonato Brief, Leonato Marry, Leonato Friar, Leonato Niece, Leonato Brother Anthony, Leonato Thine, Leonato O, Leonato O Lord, Leonato O Fate, Leonato Cousin, Claudio Leonato

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

## Who they are

Governor of Messina, father of Hero and uncle to Beatrice.

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