# King Simonides — Pericles character guide

> King Simonides in Pericles by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the good King Simonides, the good Simonides, Simonides

**First appearance:** 0009-act-ii-scene-iii

## Who they are

King of Pentapolis and father of Thaisa, who tests Pericles's worth.

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