# Duke of Buckingham — Richard III character guide

> Duke of Buckingham in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Buckingham, cousin Buckingham, princely Buckingham, noble Buckingham

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

## Who they are

Richard's chief ally and political enforcer, who later hesitates and is executed.

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