Viewing Event Record: Robert Blisse plays his fencing provost's prize at the Theatre

Abstract

Roberte Blisse played his provost's prize at the Theatre in Holywell on 1 July 1582 at three weapons: the long sword, the back sword, and the sword and buckler. He played against three provosts: Alexander Reson, Thomas Pratt, and Valentine Longe. He was admitted provost under master Richard Smyth.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: after 1 July 1582 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1 July 1582 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Blisse, Robert fencer provost
Reyson, Alexander fencer provost
Pratt, Thomas fencer provost
Longe, Valentine fencer provost
Smyth, Richard master of Defence

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Event Type

  • fencing
  • playhouse context