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2 unusual facts about Richard Tarlton


Richard Tarlton

The building now forms part of a school named after Tarlton's family called Drayton Manor High School.

Shakespearean fool

Most notably, Queen Elizabeth I was a great admirer of the popular fool, Richard Tarlton.


Sussex's Men

John Adams was apparently the leader of the troupe (he received their fees for them); Richard Tarlton began his career with Sussex's Men in these years, before going to Queen Elizabeth's Men in 1583.


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