# Duke of York — Richard II character guide

> Duke of York in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Edmund York, stir Keeps good old York, York

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

Richard's uncle, appointed Lord Governor, torn between loyalty to Richard and Bolingbroke.

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