A clack dish is a dish or basin with a movable lid. During the Elizabethan times beggars proclaimed their want by clacking the lid of a wooden dish. Research Clack Dish
In the United Kingdom the term Elizabethan generally refers to something occuring or originating from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I who reigned between 1558 and 1603. Thus, an Elizabethan object is an object dating from between 1558 and 1603. The term is less frequently applied to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Research Elizabethan
The Heptarchia Mystica was a book written by the Elizabethan astrologer and mysticJohn Dee in 1582. He described the work as documenting the divine laws of creation itself. The book notes supposed appearances of various angels and holy spirits to John Dee, and the information they passed on to him regarding the laws of creation and the universe, including the names and seals of numerous angels and divine spirits, the days of the week they governed and the human actions controlled by them. Research Heptarchia Mystica
The Marprelate Controversy was a pamphlet warfare carried on in 1589 and 1590 by the Elizabethan Puritans against the established system of Episcopacy. The pamphlets were by various writers, but were generally issued under the generic pen-name of Martin Marprelate. The authorities endeavoured to repress their licence by severe measures, and some of the writers were executed. These pamphlets were met by others defending Episcopacy, and Bacon intervened to make peace with an essay in favour of moderation and tolerance. Research Marprelate Controversy
The Swan Theatre was a former London theatre that stood near the Surrey end of Blackfriars Bridge. The Swan Theatre was opened in 1598 and was one of the largest Elizabethan playhouses in London. It was suppressed during the English Civil War and later demolished. Research Swan Theatre
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, was an Elizabethan courtier and English soldier. He was born in 1532 and died in 1588. He was introduced to court life at an early age, and was companion to Edward VI and PrincessElizabeth, and in 1550 married the ill-fated Amy Robsart. On Edward's decease he promoted the claims of his sister-in-law, Lady Jane Grey, as queen, was brought to trial, but ultimately pardoned. With Elizabeth's accession his influence increased. He was considered by many as a lover of the Queen, who made him an earl in 1564. Research Earl of Leicester
Sir Richard Grenville was an Elizabethan English seaman and politician. He was born in 1541 at Buckland Abbey, Devon and died in 1591 from wounds received in battle. He was member of parliament for Cornwall from 1571 to 1584 and was knighted in 1577. He commanded his cousin Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to Virginia and, in 1591, was sent to the Azores for the purpose of intercepting homeward-bound Spanish treasure-ships. Suddenly the Spaniards appeared with an overwhelming force of men-of-war, and Thomas Howard seeing that resistance was useless, gave the enemy the slip. Sir Richard Grenville, however, was cut off from his countrymen, either by his own intention or accidentally, and instead of surrendering determined to fight to the last. Eor fifteen hours he kept up a desperate resistance, and when at last the Revenge was reduced to a helpless wreck the sorely wounded hero and the remnants of his gallant crew were overpowered and taken prisoners. Sir Richard died within two or three days on board one of the Spanish vessels, and soon after the Revenge went down in a great storm. Research Richard Grenville
Richard Hooker was an English divine. He was born in 1553 and died in 1600. He went up to Oxford in 1563, and became a Fellow of Christ C'hurch in 1577. In 1579 he was appointed deputy professor of Hebrew; took orders in 1581, and was made preacher at Paul's Cross. About this period he was induced to marry the daughter of a Mrs Churchman, who had charge of the dwelling set apart for the preachers - a marriage which proved unhappy. In 1584 he became rector of Drayton Beauchamp, and in 1585 Master of the Temple. In 1595 he received the living of Bishopsbourne, in Kent, where he ended his days. His Ecclesiastical Polity, published at various dates, and written in defence of the Church of England, is no less remarkable for learning and extent of research than for the richness and purity of its style, which entitles its author to be regarded as one of the classics of the Elizabethan age. Research Richard Hooker
Tib was an Elizabethan English name for a working-class woman. The term was also used for a girlfriend or sweetheart, and in a derogatory sense for a promiscuous woamn or prostitute. Research Tib
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