# Earl of Northumberland — Richard III character guide

> Earl of Northumberland in Richard III by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Northumberland, the melancholy Lord Northumberland

**First appearance:** 0028-act-v-scene-iii

## Who they are

A nobleman who reluctantly supports Richard.

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