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Ralph Brooke's compilation of arms granted by William Dethick

18th century

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The Shakespeare Documents.

Complaint of York Herald, Ralph Brooke, against arms awarded by William Dethick. Shakespeare’s arms are depicted in this later copy as 'Shakespeare the player by Garter', c. 1700. V.a.350, page 28.

The Shakespeare Documents provide a documentary trail of the life of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and key archival sources for understanding the English author’s life. These unique handwritten documents, dating from within Shakespeare’s lifetime, name him and provide an evidential basis for understanding the narrative of his life and how this inspired and influenced his creative works. They provide glimpses into Shakespeare’s personal life, his birth, death, family affairs, property and business dealings, as well as his context within a period of history that saw major changes in cultural, religious and socio-political society.

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  • Title: Ralph Brooke's compilation of arms granted by William Dethick
  • Date Created: 18th century
  • Location: Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C., United States of America
  • Subject Keywords: Literature
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  • Medium: Manuscript

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