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Daugherty, Leo.
The assassination of Shakespeare’s patron : investigating the death of the fifth Earl of Derby / Leo Daugherty.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60497-737-0 (alk. paper)
1. Derby, Ferdinando Stanley Earl of, ca. 1559–1594—Death and burial. 2. Great Britain—History—Elizabeth, 1558–1603. 3. Conspiracies—Great Britain—History—16th century. 4. Literary patrons—Great Britain—Biography. 5. Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533–1603—Adversaries. 6. Catholic Church—England—History—16th century. 7. Great Britain—Kings and rulers—Succession—History—16th century. 8. Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616. I. Title. DA358.D43D38 2011
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Daugherty, Leo.
The assassination of Shakespeare’s patron : investigating the death of the fifth Earl of Derby / Leo Daugherty.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60497-737-0 (alk. paper)
1. Derby, Ferdinando Stanley Earl of, ca. 1559–1594—Death and burial. 2. Great Britain—History—Elizabeth, 1558–1603. 3. Conspiracies—Great Britain—History—16th century. 4. Literary patrons—Great Britain—Biography. 5. Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533–1603—Adversaries. 6. Catholic Church—England—History—16th century. 7. Great Britain—Kings and rulers—Succession—History—16th century. 8. Shakespeare, William, 1564–1616. I. Title. DA358.D43D38 2011
364.152’4092—dc22
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