Viewing Event Record: Henslowe loans William Bird one pound to pay for his arrest by Langley

Abstract

In his memorandum book, Philip Henslowe records a loan of one pound to William Bird, 'to descarge the areaste' that the actor was facing as part of Francis Langley's legal action against the Pembroke's Men.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 29 March 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 29 March 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Rose
Name
Swan

Troupes

Name
Admiral's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Henslowe, Philip creditor diarist, playhouse owner
Langley, Francis plaintiff plaintiff
Bird, William player debtor, prisoner

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