Viewing Event Record: John Harris plays his fencing provost's prize at the Curtain

Abstract

John Harris played his provost's prize at the Curtain in Holywell 2 September 1582 at three weapons: the two-hand sword, the back sword, and the sword and buckler. He played against four provosts: Robert Blisse, Andrew Bello, Valentine Longe, and John Devell. Harris was admitted provost under master Gregory Greene.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: after 2 September 1582 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 2 September 1582 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Curtain

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Harris, John fencer provost
Blisse, Robert fencer provost
Bello, Andrew fencer provost
Longe, Valentine fencer provost
Devell, John fencer provost
Grene, Gregory master of Defence

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Event Type

  • fencing
  • playhouse context