The De Vere Society is a registered educational charity (Charity no. 297855) dedicated to the proposition that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was the author of the works of William Shakespeare. The society accepts there are many alternative views to this proposition and welcomes open debate. It was first registered as a society of Oxford University in 1987.[3]
 Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford | |
| Abbreviation | DVS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Charles Beauclerk[1] |
| Legal status | Registered charity[2] |
| Location |
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Area served | Global |
Chairman | Alexander Waugh |
Honorary President | Kevin Gilvary |
| Website | deveresociety |
History
editThe society was founded by Charles Beauclerk, who is a descendant of De Vere. It is dedicated to the belief that the works of Shakespeare were written by Edward de Vere.
Publications
editThe society publishes a quarterly newsletter for members. Two books and a 2-CD radio play have been published by the society:
- Kevin Gilvary, Dating Shakespeare's Plays: A Critical Review of the Evidence (2010; Parapress). ISBN 978-1-898594-86-4
- Richard Malim, Great Oxford: Essays on the Life and Work of Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford, 1550-1604 (2004; Parapress). ISBN 1-898594-79-1
- Alexander Waugh, Shakespeare in Court: A radio play (2013; De Vere Society).
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Hearn, Rebekah. "Circumstantial Evidence?". The Daily News (Memphis). Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ "The De Vere Society". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ Archives, The National. "De Vere Society". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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