Viewing Event Record: William Bird, a member of Prince Henry's Men, portrays Zeal at James I's royal entrance into London

Abstract

According to Thomas Dekker's account of King James I's royal entrance into London, William Bird played the character of Zeal in one of the several pageants in honour of the King.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1604 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 15 March 1604 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Troupes

Name
Prince Henry's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Bird, William player

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Event Type

  • company context
  • cultural context
  • player context
  • playhouse context
  • royal entrance

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