Final concord between William Shakespeare and Hercules Underhill, Gent. [manuscript], 1602 Michaelmas.

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Final concord between William Shakespeare and Hercules Underhill, Gent. [manuscript], 1602 Michaelmas.

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To reconfirm purchase of New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, which was originally purchased in May 1597 from Underhill's father, William. The elder Underhill died two months after the initial purchase, supposedly poisoned by his eldest son Fulke, who was hanged in 1599 for the crime.

2 items ; 118 x 397 mm.

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Underhill, Hercules, Gent.

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England and Wales. Court of Common Pleas

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Mary Holbeme was the wife of Robert Holbeme. From the description of Exemplification of a final concord by the Court of Common Pleas between John Allerhede and Henry Estbroke, querentes, v. Robert Holbeme, Gent. and Mary Holbeme, deforciant [manuscript], 1566 May 1. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 457270877 Elizabeth Sherley was the wife of Thomas Sherley. From the description of Copy of final concord by the Court of Common Pleas between Richard...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...