1591 – 1598:  HENRY WRIOTHESLEY, JOHN FLORIO’S PATRON | PART 1

1591 – 1598: HENRY WRIOTHESLEY, JOHN FLORIO’S PATRON | PART 1

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Henry Wriothesley was the son of Henry second earl of Southampton and Mary Browne.
In 1591 John Florio entered the patronage of Henry Wriothesley, and he began a successful career not just as a writer, but continuing his activity as ghostwriter, collaborating with his friends and colleagues. Despite having received many harsh criticism and attacks, even death threats from his enemies, Florio enjoyed several happy years at Titchfield, and thanks to Henry’s generous patronage, he worked safely, happily, at the centre of London most interesting literary circle.

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