Viewing Event Record: Chancery, John Henslowe vs Edward Alleyn et al: John Henslowe itemizes the leases held back by Edward Alleyn and Agnes Henslowe

Abstract

Following Philip Henslowe's death, his nephew John Henslowe charges Edward Alleyn, Agnes Henslowe, and Roger Cole[s] with having suppressed a former will, and with the criminal misrepresentation of his uncle Henslowe's estate. The Chancery suit provides valuable details concerning Henslowe's property in Surrey. In an affidavit sworn 17 June 1616, John Henslowe claims that Edward Alleyn and Agnes Henslowe are holding back certain leases from the court.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 17 June 1615 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 17 June 1615 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Bear Garden
Name
Fortune (I)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Henslowe, Agnes defendant
Alleyn, Edward defendant
Henslowe, Philip leaseholder
Keyes, ––– leaseholder
Bilson, Leonard lessor
Russell, James lessor
Stuart, James I lessor
Henslowe, John plaintiff

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