# Duke Orsino — Twelfth Night character guide

> Duke Orsino in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Duke, Duke Ay, Duke Husband, Duke One, Duke Gracious Olivia, Duke O

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

## Who they are

Duke of Illyria who is in love with Olivia and employs Cesario as his messenger.

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