Viewing Event Record: Valentine Longe plays his fencing provost's prize at the Curtain

Abstract

Valentine Longe played his provost's prize at the Curtain in Holywell 5 August 1582 at three weapons: the long sword, the back sword, and the sword and buckler. He played against Robert Blisse, Andrew Bello, and John Devell. Longe was admitted provost under master Gregory Grene.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: after 5 August 1582 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 5 August 1582 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Curtain

People

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

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Event Type

  • fencing
  • playhouse context