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What did Queen Elizabeth I have to do with William Shakespeare?
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∙ 12y ago
Elizabeth was never Shakespeare's patron although she paid for some of his works to be performed at court (the place) for her. She did this also with many other playwrights. His company was called the Lord Chamberlain's Men and was funded, like all theatrical companies of the time, by the profits they made, not by the Lord Chamberlain, and certainly not by not the queen. In fact, the Queen was the patron of her own theatrical company (The Queen's Men) which was in competition with the other companies, including the Lord Chamberlain's Men, although she did not take much of an interest in it.
Although laws protecting theatrical companies by allowing them to exist if they had a noble patron were passed in Elizabeth's reign, it is reported that she herself had small interest in the theatre. In this respect she differs from her successor James who was an active supporter of the theatre as were most of the members of his family.
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Which poet born during queen elizabeth 2 reign?
William Shakespeare
What did Queen Elizabeth do to not deserve the golden age?
Elizabeth and Shakespeare During the Golden AgeThe Elizabethan era or Golden Age is synonymous with the reign of Elizabeth I. The era was decorated with the great figures of literature, drama, art and exploration with the work of William Shakespeare, Sir Francis Drake, Edmund Spenser and Sir Walter Raleigh. William Shakespeare wrote his plays to amuse and entertain people, which contributed to Elizabeth's truly Golden Age.During this time William liked the queen.
Who is queen after queen Elizabeth 2 dies?
queen elizabeth 3?
Queen Elizabeth help William Shakespeare with his art?
Queen Elizabeth was not a patron of Shakespeare's acting company, nor did she show an unusual interest in his plays. She did have his plays performed before her, along with those of other playwrights. Having your plays performed at court did boost one's reputation as a playwright.
Was Shakespeare's work affected by Queen Elizabeth?
yes :)
Was Queen Elizabeth married to Shakespeare?
No. Queen Elizabeth I of England never married. William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.
What was the name of the queen who reigned when William shakespeare lived?
queen Elizabeth
Who was queen when William Shakespeare was born?
Shakespeare's birth date is not known, but he was Baptized on April 26, 1564.Queen Elizabeth I was Queen of England at that time.
Who called Queen Elizabeth I Cynthia?
William Shakespeare
What did Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare do?
Queen Elizabeth ruled England, and William Shakspeare wrote plays.
Was William Shakespeare one of Queen Elizabeth's subjects?
William Shakespeare was born in Warwickshire, England, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England so, yes, he was one of her subjects.
Who was on the throne for most of William Shakespeare's life?
Queen Elizabeth I
Who was queen when William shakespeare first wrote his play?
When Shakespeare started writing plays, Elizabeth I was Queen of England.
Was Queen Elizabeth older than William Shakespeare?
Queen Elizabeth I was older than William Shakespeare by about 30 years. Shakespeare's date of birth is unknown: he was baptised 26 April 1564. Queen Elizabeth I was born 7 September 1533. Shakespeare died died 23 April 1616, Elizabeth I died 24 March 1603.
Who was the ruler of England during most of William Shakespeare's life?
Queen Elizabeth I was Queen for 39 of Shakespeare's 52 years.
Who ruled England when William shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet?
Queen Elizabeth the first reined when romeo and juliet was writtenWilliam Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1595, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth the First.
Who reigned Britain in William Shakespeare lifetime?
Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
