Viewing Event Record: A priest is hanged near the Theatre: Stow

Abstract

John Stow records that W. Hartley, a priest, was hanged 'nigh the Theater,' 5 October 1588

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1615 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 5 October 1588 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Theatre

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Hartley, W. priest deceased

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Event Type

  • arrest
  • cultural context
  • death
  • playhouse context