Character in Henry VIII
First Gentleman ♂ male
107Lines Spoken
2.1First Scene
4.1Last Scene
3.3%Of Play Dialogue
First Gentleman is the #10 role by line count in Henry VIII — 107 lines (3.3% of the play) across 2 scenes between Acts 2 and 4.
First Gentleman enters the play in Act 2, Scene 1: “That labour, sir. All's now done, but the ceremony”
Every scene where First Gentleman speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 67 | 34.4% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 40 | 23.7% |
Dialogue partners
Across 2 scenes, First Gentleman most frequently shares the stage with: Second Gentleman (2 shared scenes), Buckingham (1 shared scene), Vaux (1 shared scene), Both (1 shared scene), Lovell (1 shared scene).
Other plays featuring a character named First Gentleman
| Play | Lines |
|---|---|
| First Gentleman in Cymbeline | 67 |
Quick facts
Where does First Gentleman rank in Henry VIII’s cast?
#10 by line count, with 107 lines across Acts 2 to 4.
Who does First Gentleman speak with most often?
Second Gentleman — 2 shared scenes.