# King Edward IV — Richard III character guide

> King Edward IV in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Edward, King Edward, good King Edward

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

## Who they are

Elder brother of Richard and Clarence, whose death triggers the succession crisis.

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