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Henry VI Part 2
William Shakespeare
The internal strife in England worsens as the Duke of York begins his claim to the throne and the saintly King Henry VI proves unable to control his ambitious nobles. The play features the famous Jack Cade rebellion and the murder of the Duke of Gloucester.
King Henry VI, Queen Margaret, Richard Plantagenet (Duke of York), Jack Cade
First Performance: 1591, at Rose Theatre, London
Noted for its depiction of civil unrest and the terrifying power of the mob.
Original Actors: Unknown
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