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he was an important king because he and Shakespeare had gotten along and during the time of his plays he had much support in the theatre and the people that were performing and he was apart of the kings men group that shakepseare had
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoShakespeare was a popular playwright and poet, but not necessarily an important person politically. He made a great deal of money with the acting company, the two theaters, and real estate investments. He bought the second biggest hose in his home town, and died rich and famous.
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∙ 9y agoThe King took over the patronage of the theatre company Shakespeare belonged to. Indeed, members of the royal family took over patronage of all of the major acting companies in England at this time. Since the Company had had no difficulty in attracting a patron, this was not really a benefit to them. They may have acquired some extra prestige by being chosen by the king as opposed to the queen or Prince of Wales, but not much.
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∙ 12y agoHe didn't. Shakespeare's company was honoured to have the King as a Patron, and when they performed at court they performed Shakespeare's plays, but the king did not single out Shakespeare for any special honour.
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∙ 15y agoHe wrote plays which followed James' beliefs, and got him into favour with the king.
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∙ 13y agoKing James I was the sponsor or patron of the acting company to which Shakespeare belonged, which was therefore called The King's Men.
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Was king James the author of William Shakespeare's works?
no Shakespeare was
Who reigned Britain in William Shakespeare lifetime?
Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
Was William shakespeare one of the king's men?
Yes he was. Shakespeare joined the Lord Chamberlain's Men, who later became known as the King's Men during King James I's reign.
What did William Shakespeare company change the name to and why?
His company became the King's Men, after James I ascended to the throne.
What were all the plays related to Shakespeare?
History themed Plays: * King Henry IV Part 1 - play by William Shakespeare * King Henry IV Part 2 - a Shakespearean play * King Henry V - play by William Shakespeare * King Henry VI Part 1 - play by William Shakespeare * King Henry VI Part 2 - a Shakespearean play * King Henry VI Part 3 - a Shakespearean play * King Henry VIII - play by William Shakespeare * King John - play by William Shakespeare * Richard II - play by William Shakespeare * Richard III - play by William Shakespeare Tragedy themed Plays: * Antony and Cleopatra - play by William Shakespeare * Coriolanus - a Shakespearean play * Hamlet - play by William Shakespeare * Julius Caesar - play by William Shakespeare * King Lear - play by William Shakespeare * Macbeth - play by William Shakespeare * Othello - play by William Shakespeare * Romeo and Juliet - play by William Shakespeare * Timon of Athens - a Shakespearean play * Titus Andronicus - a Shakespearean play Comedy themed Plays: * Alls Well That Ends Well - play by William Shakespeare * As You Like It - play by William Shakespeare * Comedy of Errors - play by William Shakespeare * Cymbeline - a Shakespearean play * Love's Labour's Lost - a Shakespearean play * Measure for Measure - play by William Shakespeare * Merchant of Venice - play by William Shakespeare * Merry Wives of Windsor - play by William Shakespeare * Midsummer Nights Dream - play by William Shakespeare * Much Ado About Nothing - play by William Shakespeare * Pericles, Prince of Tyre - a Shakespearean play * Taming of the Shrew - play by William Shakespeare * The Tempest - play by William Shakespeare * Troilus and Cressida - a Shakespearean play * Twelfth Night - play by William Shakespeare * Two Gentlemen of Verona - a Shakespearean play * Winter's Tale - a Shakespearean play
Was king James the author of William Shakespeare's works?
no Shakespeare was
How many words did Shakespeare utilize in the King James Bible?
William Shakespeare did not write anything in the King James version of the bible.
Which king gave William Shakespeare a royal patent?
James I.
Who was the new king after William Shakespeare?
Shakespeare died during the reign of James I. There was not a new king until James died and was succeeded by his son Charles I.
Who reigned over England at the time of William Shakespeare's death?
King James I
Who reigned Britain in William Shakespeare lifetime?
Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
Who was king during William Shakespeare's later years?
James 1st of England (6th of Scotland)
Was William shakespeare one of the king's men?
Yes he was. Shakespeare joined the Lord Chamberlain's Men, who later became known as the King's Men during King James I's reign.
William Shakespeare's later work occurred during the reign of James I?
King James I was a great admirer of poetry and drama and was a patron of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's theater company changed their name to the Kings Men. Shakespeare wrote several of his great works during his reign, for example: Macbeth, Measure for Measure, Othello and King Lear.
What did William Shakespeare company change the name to and why?
His company became the King's Men, after James I ascended to the throne.
Do you know if King James I and Shakespeare were lovers?
There is no concrete evidence to suggest that King James I and William Shakespeare were lovers. While there were rumors and speculation about their relationship, it remains a topic of historical debate and interpretation.
What were all the plays related to Shakespeare?
History themed Plays: * King Henry IV Part 1 - play by William Shakespeare * King Henry IV Part 2 - a Shakespearean play * King Henry V - play by William Shakespeare * King Henry VI Part 1 - play by William Shakespeare * King Henry VI Part 2 - a Shakespearean play * King Henry VI Part 3 - a Shakespearean play * King Henry VIII - play by William Shakespeare * King John - play by William Shakespeare * Richard II - play by William Shakespeare * Richard III - play by William Shakespeare Tragedy themed Plays: * Antony and Cleopatra - play by William Shakespeare * Coriolanus - a Shakespearean play * Hamlet - play by William Shakespeare * Julius Caesar - play by William Shakespeare * King Lear - play by William Shakespeare * Macbeth - play by William Shakespeare * Othello - play by William Shakespeare * Romeo and Juliet - play by William Shakespeare * Timon of Athens - a Shakespearean play * Titus Andronicus - a Shakespearean play Comedy themed Plays: * Alls Well That Ends Well - play by William Shakespeare * As You Like It - play by William Shakespeare * Comedy of Errors - play by William Shakespeare * Cymbeline - a Shakespearean play * Love's Labour's Lost - a Shakespearean play * Measure for Measure - play by William Shakespeare * Merchant of Venice - play by William Shakespeare * Merry Wives of Windsor - play by William Shakespeare * Midsummer Nights Dream - play by William Shakespeare * Much Ado About Nothing - play by William Shakespeare * Pericles, Prince of Tyre - a Shakespearean play * Taming of the Shrew - play by William Shakespeare * The Tempest - play by William Shakespeare * Troilus and Cressida - a Shakespearean play * Twelfth Night - play by William Shakespeare * Two Gentlemen of Verona - a Shakespearean play * Winter's Tale - a Shakespearean play
