# Earl of Northumberland — Richard II character guide

> Earl of Northumberland in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Northumberland, The Lord Northumberland, my Lord Northumberland, King Richard Northumberland

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

## Who they are

Nobleman who shifts allegiance from Richard to Bolingbroke, delivering key messages.

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