Viewing Event Record: The gentlemen of the Middle Temple and Lincoln's Inn perform a masque for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and the Elector Palatine: Chamberlain to Winwood

Abstract

John Chamberlain reports to Ralph Winwood on performances by the gentlemen of the Inns of Court in honour of Princess Elizabeth's marriage to the Elector Palatine. The gentlemen of the Middle Temple and Lincoln's Inn performed their masque on Monday and 'gave great contentment.' Chamberlain praises the performers' 'apt invention, apparell, fashion' and especially their 'excellent dauncing, wherewith the King,' he notes 'was so much delighted that he gave them many thanks.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 23 February 1613 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 15 February 1613 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Venues

Name
Inns of Court
Name
Court

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Chamberlain, John beneficiary
Stuart, Elizabeth beneficiary
Winwood, Ralph witness