Viewing Event Record: Michael Drayton receives partial payment for 'William Longsword'

Abstract

Henslowe's diary records that Michael Drayton has received 40s in partial payment of £4 for 'the playe of Willm longsword.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 21 January 1599 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 21 January 1599 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Rose

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner
Drayton, Michael playwright

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Event Type

  • payment
  • playhouse business
  • playwright context