Who of the following were among Shakespeare's royal patrons ?
Correct answer: A. King James I.
- A. King James I.
- B. King Henry
- C. Queen Victoria
- D. King Richard
Explanation
James I became Shakespeare’s royal patron after succeeding Elizabeth I and gave the acting company the name the King’s Men. The other listed rulers are not the patron intended by this question.
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