Viewing Event Record: John Rhodes is arrested for selling plays belonging to the King's Men

Abstract

On 28 October 1639, the Lord Chamberlain issues a warrant for the arrest of John Rhodes of the Fortune, for selling plays belonging to the King's Men at the Blackfriars.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 28 October 1639 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: circa October 1639 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Fortune (II)
Name
Blackfriars (II)

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1625-1642)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Butler, Joseph messenger
Rhodes, John playhouse sharer

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Event Type

  • arrest
  • company business
  • company context
  • playhouse business
  • playhouse context