A company of actors in Elizabethan England, which changed its name to the King's Men once James I patronized them in 1603. It was Shakespeare's company and had exclusive rights to his plays.
Lord Chamberlain's Men
Fact of the Day
In 1800, the Holy Roman Empire could boast 45 universities. France had 22, and England had two.
Quote of the Day
"If you do not wish to dwell with evil-doers, do not live in London.
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~ Richard of Devizes (12th century)
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