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King James and everyone in his family were active patrons of the theatre. The King himself sponsored Shakespeare's company, and on at least a couple of occasions, had them play a large number of Shakespeare's plays at court.
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Was king James the author of William Shakespeare's works?
no Shakespeare was
What did King James 1 change the name of the acting troupe to?
When King James I started paying Shakespeare's bills Shakespeare's Acting troupe changed its name to The King's Men.
Who commissioned the majority of Shakespeare's plays?
King James I
Which king was on the throne during Shakespeare's time?
James the first (James l)
Did the royal famlly like shakespeare?
Queen Elizabeth could take him or leave him, but the family of King James were quite enthusiastic about drama generally. When James's daughter Elizabeth was married, they had a whole bunch of plays performed, many by Shakespeare.
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.
Who was reigning when shakespeare died?
King 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.
What did King James 1 change the name of the acting troupe to?
When King James I started paying Shakespeare's bills Shakespeare's Acting troupe changed its name to The King's Men.
Who commissioned the majority of Shakespeare's plays?
King James I
Which king was on the throne during Shakespeare's time?
James the first (James l)
Which king gave William Shakespeare a royal patent?
James I.
What reign a king saw Shakespeare writing?
Elizabeth I and James I
Did the royal famlly like shakespeare?
Queen Elizabeth could take him or leave him, but the family of King James were quite enthusiastic about drama generally. When James's daughter Elizabeth was married, they had a whole bunch of plays performed, many by Shakespeare.
What nobleman supported Shakespeare's plays?
arguably- King James I of England, but this was late in Shakespeare"s career.
What counrty did Shakespeare live in?
Shakespeare lived in England during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
