# Duchess of York — Richard III character guide

> Duchess of York in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Duchess, the Duchess of York, great York

**First appearance:** 0008-act-ii-scene-ii

## Who they are

Mother of Edward, Clarence, and Richard, who laments her sons' fates.

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