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Was William Shakespeare knighted by Elizabeth for his excellent plays?
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∙ 12y ago
No. In Shakespeare's day, actors were not greatly respected, and poets only slightly more so. Shakespeare did not receive any awards for his acting or writing. He did manage to get a coat of arms for his father, which he then inherited, and which allowed him to put "gent." at the end of his name.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo. Though his works were famous during his lifetime, they never achieved him knighthood status.
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∙ 11y agoNo, Shakespeare was not a nobleman. He was Broadway singer and dancer.
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∙ 10y agoThere was no suspicion of foul play at his death. Nobody has ever suggested that he was murdered.
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∙ 12y agoNo
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Was Queen Elizabeth married to Shakespeare?
No. Queen Elizabeth I of England never married. William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.
Who was on the throne for most of William Shakespeare's life?
Queen Elizabeth I
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.
What was the name of the queen who reigned when William shakespeare lived?
queen Elizabeth
Who reigned Britain in William Shakespeare lifetime?
Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
Who was William golding knighted by?
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1988
Who called Queen Elizabeth I Cynthia?
William Shakespeare
Was Queen Elizabeth married to Shakespeare?
No. Queen Elizabeth I of England never married. William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.
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
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.
What did Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare do?
Queen Elizabeth ruled England, and William Shakspeare wrote plays.
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.
Why is William Golding known as sir William Golding?
Golding was knighted by Elizabeth II in 1988, therefore that's why he is called "Sir"
What was the name of the queen who reigned when William shakespeare lived?
queen Elizabeth
Who was queen when William shakespeare first wrote his play?
When Shakespeare started writing plays, Elizabeth I was Queen of England.
Which poet born during queen elizabeth 2 reign?
William Shakespeare
