# Priam — Troilus and Cressida character guide

> Priam in Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Priam Paris, Cassandra O Priam, royal Priam, Priam Ay

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

## Who they are

Aged king of Troy, father of Hector, Paris, and Troilus; presides over Trojan council.

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