Viewing Event Record: Shakespeare drafts his will

Abstract

Shakespeare drafts his will. Bequests to the theatrical community include 26s 8d apiece for rings 'to my fellowes Joh Hemynges, Richard Burbage, and Henry Cundell.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 25 March 1616 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 25 March 1616 (Source of claim: undefined)

Venues

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1603-1625)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Heminges, John beneficiary
Burbage, Richard beneficiary
Condell, Henry beneficiary
Shakespeare, William testator

Event Type

  • company context
  • player context
  • playhouse context
  • playwright context
  • will