Viewing Event Record: The Duke of Buckingham performs in a masque

Abstract

A letter to Joseph Mead reports that the Duke of Buckingham performed in a masque for the King and Queen at York House. Mead writes, '[F]irst comes forth the duke, after him Envy, with divers open-mouthed dogs' heads, representing the people's barking; next came Fame; then Truth, &c.' See Event 6467 for earlier rumours of the planned masque.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 16 May 1627 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: Tuesday May 1627 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Stuart, Charles I audience member King
of France, Henrietta Maria audience member Queen
Villiers, George player patron

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Event Type

  • cultural context
  • performance