Viewing Event Record: John Norris plays his fencing scholar's prize at the Theatre

Abstract

John Norris played his scholar's prize at the Theatre in Holywell, 22 April 1583, at two weapons: the long sword and the sword and buckler, against respectively two and twelve fencers. He was admitted a free scholar under master Richard Smyth.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: after 22 April 1583 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 22 April 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Norris, John fencer free scholar
Smyth, Richard master of Defence

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Event Type

  • fencing
  • playhouse context