Who is the 'Kingmaker' in the 'Henry VI' plays who shifts his allegiance between Lancaster and York?
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Correct answer: The Earl of Warwick
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, earned the title 'Kingmaker' for his significant influence in deposing Henry VI and placing Edward IV on the throne, only to later switch back to the Lancastrian side.
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